California citrus growers and marketers say the current navel orange crop looks promising in volume and quality, one season after one of their smallest crops in years.
Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the number of U.S. farms continues a slow decline. After peaking at 6.8 million farms in 1935, the number of farms and ranches fell sharply through the early 1970s.
Several California crops may begin to feel market impacts from the Russian invasion in Ukraine as it drives up prices of grains, sunflower oil and other commodities.
Reuters says the four meatpacker bosses will discuss cattle markets and price increases for consumers.
The drought means hard choices for farmers throughout California’s Central Valley.
U.S. imports of potatoes and potato products for the marketing year ending June 30th increased by 12% in fresh weight equivalent volume and 16% in value, compared to the previous year.
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.