USDA Announces Change to Federal Milk Marketing Pricing Formulas
Once the rule is published in the Federal Register, the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will conduct producer referendums in...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Nov 132 min read
2023 California Irrigation and Water Management Data
The total amount of water used in 2023 was 22.6 million acre-feet, down 7.7% from 2018. The average acre-feet applied per acre was...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Nov 111 min read
Agriculture Made Up 6 Percent of Total U.S. Import Value in FY 2023
From fiscal years (FY) 2004 to 2023, the value of U.S. imports of agricultural products rose an average 3.7 percent annually, adjusting...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Nov 62 min read
USDA Breaks Ground on New Agricultural Research Technology Center in Davis, California
The two-story 59,000 square foot building will house four ARS research units: Crops Pathology and Genetics, Invasive Species and Pollina...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 312 min read
USDA Launches $15 Million Program to Promote Organic Dairy Products in Schools and Youth Programs
Funded by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), the program will increase consumption of organic dairy products among children and...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 281 min read
US Grain Exports Increased by 26% in 2023-2024 in All Forms - Valued at $48 Billion
The increase in exports were bolstered by a record 1,746,490,298 gallons of ethanol sold internationally and a single-market record 23.4...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 211 min read
USDA to Purchase $25 Million in Citrus from Domestic Producers for Nutrition Assistance Programs
“These purchases will benefit citrus producers by removing surplus commodities from the market and at the same time help provide nutrit...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 172 min read
USDA Makes $233M Indemnity Payments to Producers Impacted by Hurricane Helene
USDA is announcing the counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) endorsement...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 114 min read
USDA Announces Additional $250 Million in Automatic Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers
Since August 2022, the USDA has provided approximately $2.4 billion in assistance to more than 43,900 distressed borrowers...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 72 min read
USDA Invests More Than $11 Million to Support Resiliency in U.S. Dairy Industry
The initiatives support small and mid-sized dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products..
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by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 251 min read
U.S. Agriculture Imports Made Up 6% of Total U.S. Import Value in FY 2023
From fiscal years (FY) 2004 to 2023, the value of U.S. imports of agricultural products rose an average 3.7 percent annually, adjusting...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 231 min read
USDA Report Shows August Milk Production in California Up 2% From Last Year
According to the August Pacific Region Milk Production Report sent out by the USDA | NASS, milk production during the month of August...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 292 min read
USDA Invests $400 Million to Address Drought, Conserve Water through Production of Water-Saving Commodities
USDA will invest $400 million with at least 18 irrigation districts to help farmers continue commodity production while also conserving...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 262 min read
USDA Grants CDFA With $23M in Funding to Strengthen U.S. Specialty Crops Industry
Through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, the CDFA will fund 44 projects. Among CDFA’s projects, is funding to the Center for...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 141 min read
USDA Offers New Loan Flexibility for Struggling Borrowers - Ability to Defer One Annual Loan Installment
Eligible financially distressed borrowers can defer up to one annual loan installment per qualified loan at a reduced interest rate...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 71 min read
USDA Makes Another $300M in Funding Available Through RAPP to Boost Ag Trade
The USDA is releasing more money in the absence of a new farm bill, which farmers were hoping would help address a record trade deficit...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 52 min read
USDA Announces Changes to Enhanced Coverage Option Insurance Program
ECO is currently approved for 36 crops and RMA is expanding coverage options to almonds, apples, blueberries, grapes, and walnuts for the...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 102 min read
The 2024 California Almond Objective Measurement Report is Out and Brings Good News
The 2024 California almond production forecast is 2.80 billion meat pounds, down 7% from May's subjective forecast and 13% higher than....
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by Sara VanderPoel
Jun 172 min read
Crop Insurance Coverage Exceeds 500 Million Acres for First Time - Up 85% From 2016
Overall enrollment in crop insurance was up 85% in the seven years from 2016. In total, there are roughly 880 million acres of farmland in..
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by Sara VanderPoel
Jun 102 min read
June USDA Ag Lending Rates
Last week, the USDA announced loan interest rates for ag producers, effective June 3, 2024...
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