Newsom’s Organic Goal and Income Spent on Food Steady
California aims to convert 10% of cropland to organic by 2030, facing challenges as organic land decreases yearly.
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CA. Water Act Costing Farmers and Irrigated Cropland Acres Down
San Joaquin Valley farmers struggle financially due to groundwater restrictions under California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
Farmer Sentiment Index Up 6 Points and U.S. Cropland Prices Higher
CME Group Ag Economy Barometer farmer sentiment index rose six points in July to a reading of 103, somewhat more optimistic than June,
Ag News: Cropland Value Higher and Ag Economy Barometer Rises
For 2021, USDA reports the value of the nation’s cropland is $4,420, up nearly 8%, from 2020, and marking a record high in cropland values.
Ag News: Use of Cover Crops Grows and Vilsack on Enforcing USMCA
While the volume of ag exports is projected to expand from 2021-30, U.S. exports of major crop and livestock commodities are also expected to face stiff competition from other exporters.
Ag News: Mexico’s Ban on U.S. Potatoes
The National Potato Council is encouraging Mexico’s Supreme Court to affirm the draft ruling that would overturn Mexico’s ban on U.S. fresh potato imports.