A sharp drop in U.S. egg production due to impacts from an outbreak of avian influenza this year has increased sales of specialty eggs such as cage-free and organic because…
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…the California drought has affected farmers and ranchers. “Despite drought, California has record high crop revenue,” USA Today reported. “Despite the drought, California farms see record sales,” read the headline…
Farmer’s Markets Doing More Business in More Places
USDA has declared this week National Farmer’s Market Week. Cathy Isom tells us about the sales figures and the number of U.S. farmer’s markets on the rise. Farmer’s Markets…
Agri View: Not So New
Everett Griner talks about farm equipment sales slow this year in today’s Agri View. Not So New…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…options. Users will get general estimates to help them make purchasing decisions. Producers should consult their crop insurance agent for detailed information, sales closing dates and an actual premium quote….
Video Contest Gives Young Calif. Dairy Leaders Opportunity to Share Passion for Food and Farming
…state product in 2014. The dairy industry – including sales of inputs to dairy farms and milk processors along with raw milk and wholesale milk product sales – contributed $65…
Record Number of Farmers and Ranchers Certified Under 2014 Farm Bill Conservation Compliance
…that can still be reconciled. The Farm Service Agency is proactively reaching back out to all of these producers before their sales closing date and working with individuals facing extenuating…
United States and Switzerland Streamline Organic Trade
…the United States and accounts for $39 billion annually in U.S. retail sales. Since the beginning of the Obama Administration, the United State has signed five organic equivalency arrangements. Through…
The Western View: It’s Summer and Sabrina’s AWOL
…your tractor sweats because it’s so hot – 112 in the shade, and I’m only stretching it a little. But I’m sure we’ll save some heat for her to enjoy,…
Breeders Constantly Looking for ‘Next’ Potato
…Potatoes is a breeding company out of Canada, and it has been participating in the Kern County Potato Variety Trial since 1996. Sales manager Gerard Baston says the potato industry…
Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems to Foster Economic Growth
…growth and improve the quality of life for all residents. Local food sales topped $11.7 billion in 2014 according to industry estimates, underscoring the economic benefit that a local food…
Administration Places Politics Over Producers
…from $37 billion to $228 billion, depending on the size of an outbreak. Moreover, innumerable losses would occur through the closure of export markets, lost domestic sales, lost opportunities, and…
Trade Promotion Authority Passes House
…for over $7 billion in total sales and added over $350 in value for every head of cattle sold. That is value that is brought back to all segments of…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Provide Development Support to Rural Cooperatives
…organizations start cooperatives, expand existing ones, boost sales and marketing opportunities, and help develop business opportunities in rural areas.” USDA’s Rural Cooperative Development Grant program improves economic conditions in rural…