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Disaster Relief Legislation and Expect Higher Orange Juice Prices
Federal lawmakers from California have introduced legislation to create permanent disaster relief for farmers who lose crop revenue due to severe drought, massive wildfires and flooding.
NCBA Slams Antiquities Act Use and Report on ag Carbon Programs
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association slammed President Biden’s use of the Antiquities Act to put sweeping federal designations on over a million additional acres of Arizona land.
Late California Winegrape Harvest and Gas Prices Higher
North Coast vineyards in California are preparing for a late winegrape harvest after a cold and overcast spring slowed fruit growth in the prized wine region.
Tyson to Close 4 Chicken Plants and Organic Produce Sales Higher
Organic fresh produce grew slightly in sales dollars and volume in the second quarter of 2023, reversing a trend of volume loss seen in 2021 and 22.
Cattle in Wine Country and Congress on Prop 12
In a region dominated by vineyards, cattle ranchers and dairies are looking outside the box for solutions to help keep their businesses viable.
UGA Research on Temperature Variation and Farm Bill and Prop 12
The House Ag Committee Chair plans to use the upcoming farm bill to deal with California’s Prop 12 that was upheld by the Supreme Court.
Corn Used for Fuel Higher and Farm Credit System’s Income Down
USDA data shows corn used to make ethanol and other fuels increased month-to-month in June but were down year-over-year.
Cost of Producing Tomatoes Up and Fertilizer Prices Down
Costs to produce processing tomatoes increased substantially in the past six years, according to a study by the University of California and UC Cooperative Extension farm advisors.
U.S. Farm Expenditures and Survey Says Farm Bill Unlikely
The USDA has released the 2022 U.S. Total Farm Production Expenditures summary that are estimated at $452.7 billion, up from $392.9 billion in 2021, up 15.2%.
Farm Labor Legislation in DC and Community Wildfire Defense Grants
The USDA announced the application period for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program.