California Reservoirs Steady and ERS Study on AFS in China

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As California’s weather swings from droughts to floods, farmers remain confident with the water supply in state reservoirs well above the historical average, and an Economic Research Service report shows the full impact of African Swine Fever in China.

Southeast Region Labor Report and ERS Study on AFS in China

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There were 32,000 workers hired directly by farms in the

Southeast Region during the week of October 8-1, and an Economic Research Service report shows the full impact of African Swine Fever in China.

Bayer Loses 4th Straight Roundup Suit and Deere Quarterly Sales Down

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Bayer faces a payout of $1.56 billion after a Missouri jury finds in favor of the plaintiffs in fourth straight Roundup lawsuit, and John Deere sales in the fourth quarter fell year-over-year, though the earnings did increase.

USDA's $3-billion for Natural Disasters and US Milk Production Down

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The USDA will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disasters in 2022, USDA’s latest Milk Production report shows production during September totaled 17.5 billion pounds, down slightly from September of last year.

USDA's $3-billion for Natural Disasters and US Milk Production Down

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The USDA will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disasters in 2022, USDA’s latest Milk Production report shows production during September totaled 17.5 billion pounds, down slightly from September of last year.

Renewable Energy on Farms and Corn Exports Soar

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A California proposal would bring changes to encourage on-site renewable energy on farms, and USDA reports corn sales to overseas buyers surged in the week ending October 19th.

Renewable Energy on Farms and Corn Exports Soar

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A California proposal would bring changes to encourage on-site renewable energy on farms, and USDA reports corn sales to overseas buyers surged in the week ending October 19th.

Colorado River's Lower Basin Water and Corn Exports Soar

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A plan by states in the Colorado River’s Lower Basin should keep sufficient water in key reservoirs for the next three years, and USDA reports corn sales to overseas buyers surged in the week ending October 19th.

New California Ag Laws and Progress in Domestic Fertilizer

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A number of new state laws are set to impact California farmers after Governor Gavin Newsom ended the legislative year by signing a flurry of bills, and progress made in partnering with farmers and American businesses to increase innovative domestic fertilizer production.

UFA Hydroponics Class and Progress in Domestic Fertilizer

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Learn to manage different hydroponics systems, as well as the fundamentals of climate, water, nutrition, and plant health at UFA, and progress made in partnering with farmers and American businesses to increase innovative domestic fertilizer production.

California Walnut Crop and Farm Cash Receipts for 2022 Near Record

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After a rough 2022 crop, California walnut growers are much more upbeat about their harvest this year, and American farms reported record cash receipts of $555 billion from the sales of all commodities in 2022.

Cotton and Peanut Forecasts and Farm Cash Receipts for 2022 Near Record

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American cotton production is down while peanut production is higher, and American farms reported record cash receipts of $555 billion from the sales of all commodities in 2022.

Latest WASDE Report and American Farmland Trust Awards

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The latest WASDE Report says U.S. corn production is forecast down 70 million to 173 bushels per acre, and American Farmland Trust recently awarded more than $1 million to 110 farmers through the Brighter Future Fund.

Marketline Report for Monday, October 16th

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Marketline Report for Monday, October 16th ... A bit of a down day in cattle trading to close out the week Friday.

Marketline Report for Friday, October 13

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Marketline Report for Friday, October 13th ... The cattle market remains steady in Thursday trading.

Marketline Report for Thursday, October 12th

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Marketline Report for Thursday, October 12th ... The grain market had a rough day in Wednesday trading.

Marketline Report for Wednesday, October 11th

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Marketline Report for Wednesday, October 11th

Marketline Report for Tuesday, October 10th

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Marketline Report for Tuesday, October 10th

Grasshopper-Cricket Infestation and Organic Market Development Act

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Farmers along the California-Oregon border have reported millions of dollars in losses from a torrent of grasshoppers and Mormon crickets, and Congress introduces legislation to give organic producers tools to increase capacity, reach new markets, and grow businesses.

Marketline Report for Monday, September 18th

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Marketline Report for Monday, September 18th