Dairy Updates

Consists of timely articles on the pulse of the dairy market which is battling a decrease in demand, coupled with a rise in feed costs: Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program, farm bill 2012, dairy market movement, legislation and insurance.

May 25, 2012

News

USDA considers crop report change

USDA will seek public input before it decides whether to change the release times of market-moving reports on farm data now that futures markets are open nearly around the clock....More
May 24, 2012

News

CCA role grows in era of regulations

California farmers, dairymen and ranchers must comply with the most demanding regulations in the nation, far more onerous than any of their counterparts in other states. However, California agriculture has not only survived this dubious distinction but has thrived. In 1975, California agriculture gross farm income was $8.5 billion. Now, as the No. 1 agricultural state in the nation, it’s roughly $38 billion and growing....More
May 23, 2012

Article

Arizona Agri-Weekly: harvesters rolling in durum wheat

Cotton planting is 97 percent complete. Replanting has occurred in a few areas across the state. The crop is in mostly fair to good condition....More
May 23, 2012

News

Groundwater nitrate issue dumped in agriculture’s lap 1

It is not surprising that the California groundwater nitrate issue was not just deposited on agriculture’s doorstep, it was heaped on agriculture’s back for blame and draconian mitigation recommendations to be paid for by agriculture....More
May 23, 2012

Article

California Crop Weather: sun, temps push crop maturity

Pomegranates and persimmons leafed out as the pomegranate bloom began. Apples bloomed and leafed out. Olives bloomed. Blueberries and strawberries were picked and packed in the SJV....More
May 17, 2012

Article

California Crop Weather: second cutting of Central Valley alfalfa

Alfalfa growers advanced to the second cutting in the Central Valley while some producers treated the crop for alfalfa weevil....More
May 17, 2012

News

California Certified Crop Adviser exam sign-up open

California crop advisers have the opportunity to register for the Aug. 3, 2012 Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam until June 22, 2012. The exam will be given in Sacramento, Salinas, Tulare and Ventura. Review sessions will be held in Sacramento, Fresno, and Salinas prior to the exam....More
May 16, 2012

Article

Arizona Agri-Weekly: planted cotton at 90 percent

Cotton planting is 90 percent complete; five percent ahead of last year and 10 percent ahead of the five-year average....More
May 16, 2012

News

California olive industry eyes import enemies 1

California's olive oil industry is dealing with import pain. Olive oil producers in California last year accounted for 1.5 percent of the olive oil consumed in the United States. The state’s production was 1.2 million gallons, compared to 78 million gallons that was imported into the country. California producers of oil and table olives share threats from lower quality imports, along with subsidized competition....More
May 14, 2012

News

United Fresh introduces Class 18 of Produce Program

Beginning this June, the members of United Fresh Leadership Class 18 will participate in a number of educational events and outings centered on the four core focus areas of the program: leadership development, business relationships, government and public affairs, and media and public communications....More