…the 57,299 in 2012. In 2017, 130,056 farms sold directly to consumers, with sales of $2.8 billion. Sales to retail outlets, institutions and food hubs by 28,958 operations are valued…
California Antique Farm Equipment Show Opens April 12
…of like summer camp with tractors and just really celebrating ag,” said Marketing Manager for the International Agri-Center, Jennifer Fawkes. “Not just the tractors and the work itself but the…
Make the Border Wall an Asset not a Liability
…an investment, with returns from electrical power sales and land development. New industrial and agricultural centers would grow out of the desert sand, under controlled circumstances which could reduce environmental…
NPPC Calls for Swift U.S./Japan Trade Negotiation
…“We are already seeing a decline in sales to Japan and will see market loss accelerate if we don’t quickly secure competitive access to Japan.” Six countries – Canada, Australia,…
CDFA Secretary Ross Receives Agriculturalist of the Year Award
Ross riding on an old John Deere tractor on the steps of the state capitol at their Ag Day celebration. California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross…
New Olive Contracts Being Offered to Offset Damage from Cancelations
…U.S. foodservice market should be the center of focus for moving the industry forward. “Regaining the lost sales in foodservice is a huge opportunity for the domestic ripe olive industry…
California Walnuts Receive Trade Funding for Tariff Relief
…sales channels and markets for future production. “The possibilities the program provides us will build on successful marketing programs by expanding into new market segments such as food service while…
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Resigns
…product recalls. An FDA report also demonstrated that sales of antibiotics for animal agriculture have declined by 33 percent in one year while Gottlieb was commissioner. It is unknown at…
California Cattle Council Vote Approaches
…on live cattle sold with all money being mandated to stay in California. Sales of calves smaller than 250 pounds would be exempt from the assessment. There is also a…
Students Set to Celebrate Agriculture and Leadership During FFA Week
…Thursday, FFA Alumni and Supporters will celebrate Alumni Day. Friday, Feb. 22, all FFA members and supporters are encouraged to wear blue and show their FFA pride! Sponsored by Tractor Supply…
China Makes Another Significant Soybean Purchase
…countries. Export figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service indicate “export sales of 612,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China during the 2018/2019 marketing year,”…
Study Shows Trade Agreements by Competitors will Threaten U.S. Dairy Exports to Japan
…lost U.S. sales of $5.4 billion over 21 years. The Japanese dairy market, the fourth-largest export destination for U.S. dairy exports, is expected to continue to grow in years to…
Super Bowl Chicken Wings Consumption
…could charge low prices for the relatively inexpensive protein, and due to the spicy/salty nature of the sauce, they discovered that beer sales would go through the roof when customers…
Challenging Years Ahead for Wine Industry?
…that isn’t happening. Founder of Silicon Valley Bank’s wine division Rob McMillan, the primary author of the report, summarized that the U.S. wine industry’s sales growth has been quiet as…