almond growers

With heavy rains in the forecast for late January and early February, one species, Phytophthora syringae, was drawing attention due to an unprecedented outbreak last winter.

The USDA’s December Livestock Outlook says higher cow slaughter and heavier-than-assumed carcass weights will offset lower fed cattle slaughter in the fourth quarter.

California’s almond production is expected to drop by 11% this year, with the yield falling 2.6 billion pounds. Annual U.S. retail prices for beef and veal are projected to rise 6 to 7% in 2022.