In a panel reviewing the economic and societal changes impacting agricultural production, Geoffrey Vanden Heuvel with the Milk Producers Council highlighted the state of the California dairy industry. As a…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
…receipts. But he points out that it’s offset a little by a 1% drop in production expenses. He also says direct government payments to farmers will be lower in 2024…
California Processing Tomato Production Down from 2023
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), California’s contracted processing tomato production is forecast at 11.3 million tons, a 12 percent decrease from last year and two percent below…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
…“for most areas of the state, average winegrape prices are no better than they were 20 years ago.” Because of overproduction, inventory remains backed up at the distributor level. Citing…
Trade Caucus Update
…our dairy. We have very efficient production. I think we want to look at opportunities to increase that number. Other countries get very protective,” he said. “Canada is a prime…
Organic Market Development Grants
USDA awards the final round of Organic Market Development Grants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Organic vegetables in wooden rustic box and topsoil Image by info.jefmilano.com/DepositPhotos image…
Voices of the Valley: Olive Oil Unfiltered with Vincent Ricchiuti from Enzo Olive Oil Company
…special guest Vincent Ricchiuti from Enzo Olive Oil Company. Based out of Central San Joaquin Valley, Enzo Olive Oil Company’s mill is home to the award-winning, 100 percent estate-grown organic…
Nearly $4.1 Million Invested in Risk Management Education for Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is giving nearly $4.1 million to help small-scale, underserved, and organic farmers learn about managing risks and using climate-smart practices. This funding, through the…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 08-21-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, wages and inflation are taking a toll on winegrape production. Tune in for these news stories, interviews,…
Economic Analysis Highlights Impact of Pesticide Policies on Lettuce Production
…The study highlights that restrictions on key pesticides like neonicotinoids and pyrethroids could cut lettuce production by 7.3 percent, causing an annual loss of $160 million for producers and nearly…
RaboResearch Reports Slow Down of Global Walnut Market
…supply and demand. Key producers like China, the U.S., Chile, and the European Union (EU), which contribute to most of the world’s walnuts, are seeing slower growth. While China’s production…
PCC-DBII Offering $1.5 Million in Grants to Dairy Processors
…grants are intended for projects that modernize, expand, or market the use of regional milk into higher-value products. This includes improving production processes, product development, packaging, and marketing. Zoom sessions…
California Contributes The Most to Total U.S. Farm Expenditures
Figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that California contributed the most to overall American farm expenditures last year. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that farm production…
USDA Providing $400 Million to Support Water Management in the West
…water consumption while maintaining commodity production. “USDA is taking an ‘all hands’ approach to help address this challenge, including these new partnerships with irrigation districts to support producers,” Agriculture Secretary…