The annual California Agricultural Statistics Review is now available from the California Department of Food and Agriculture. According to a CDFA announcement, this publication provides comprehensive data and information on California’s diverse agricultural economy for the 2020 crop year, including agricultural exports and organic production. In 2020, California’s farms, ranches and plant nurseries earned $49.1…… MORE
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Farm Bureau Expects More Inflation
Overall consumer prices during April were 8.3% higher than last year, and America’s families can expect inflation to continue pressuring their wallets for the next few years. That conclusion is from American Farm Bureau’s economists who analyzed the inflation numbers in their latest Market Intel report. They expect inflation to stay above 5% or 6%…… MORE
SEC Extends Comment Period on Climate-Reporting Rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation and National Pork Producers Council welcomed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s comment period extension for a proposed rule. The groups say they need more time to evaluate “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate Related Disclosures for Investors” rule. The proposal would require public companies to report on Scope 3 emissions,…… MORE
Busch Light and John Deere Team Up to Support Farmers
Busch Light and John Deere will join forces for a “For the Farmers” collaboration featuring limited-edition beer cans to support Farm Rescue. Available May 16 through July 3, consumers can purchase 24 or 30-pack cases of 12-ounce Busch Light cans with farming graphics that feature the John Deere logo and equipment. For each case sold…… MORE
Beef Exports Set Another Record
U.S. beef exports soared to another new value record during March. The U.S. Meat Export Federation says beef exports totaled almost 126,300 metric tons in March, one percent higher than last year and the third-largest on record. The value climbed 33% higher to a record $1.07 billion. First-quarter exports were 6% higher than last year.…… MORE
USDA Updates Livestock Insurance Options
The USDA has updated three key crop insurance options for livestock producers to offer better protection and flexibility. The options are Dairy Revenue Protection, Livestock Gross Margin, and Livestock Risk Protection. The Risk Management Agency revised the insurance options to reach more producers and better meet the needs of America’s swine, dairy, and cattle operations.…… MORE
Milk Producers Look Forward to White House Nutrition Conference
The National Milk Producers Federation says the upcoming White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health will be the first in more than 50 years. The conference goals include and to end hunger, increase healthy eating and physical activity, and decrease the of diet-related diseases in the country. “Dairy products, and the 13 essential nutrients…… MORE
Producer Outlook Improves In Survey
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer improved in April, rising eight points to a reading of 121. However, that remains 32 percent below its level from the same time last year. Producer perspectives on current conditions and future expectations saw an uptick over the past month. Even with improved prices, producers say rising input…… MORE
Ag Innovation Challenge Deadline Extended
The American Farm Bureau Federation and Farm Credit are looking for entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2023 American Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. This national business competition, now in its ninth year, showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. Farm Bureau is offering $165,000…… MORE
Farmers Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, American agriculture’s greenhouse gas emissions fell more than 4% from 2019 to 2020. The recent Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks shows ag represents only 10% of total U.S. emissions, much lower than other economic sectors. Farm Bureau economists analyzed the EPA data and found that total…… MORE
