Rising Diesel Costs Contribute to Tighter Operating Margins in 2023
Inflated production costs aren’t just impacting farmers’ and ranchers’ fertilizer and feed purchases. Diesel prices are hiking amidst Europe’s tightened…
Study Proves African Swine Fever Can Spread through Artificial Insemination
Science has officially confirmed that African swine fever (ASF) can spread through artificial insemination (AI). The controlled study involved AI…
Cutting Costs through Conservation
As sky-high fertilizer costs and other inflated input prices put a damper on farmers’ pocketbooks, many are turning to cost-reduction…
Ag Chemicals Under Scrutiny with Updated EPA Ruling
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to adjust the agricultural chemical registration process last January to comply with…
La Niña Continues, Despite Recent Spike in Rain and Snow Precipitation
In recent weeks, California communities experienced heavy rainfall after three dry years of La Niña. The precipitation eased drought conditions…
California Grape Growers Watch Trends and Supply as Wine Industry Evolves
Grape growers and wine sellers met in January for the annual Unified Wine and Grape Symposium for in-depth industry discussions.…
Farmer Advocacy Group Asks FTC to Investigate Price Collusion Among Egg Companies
Farm Action, a U.S. farmer advocacy group, sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission accusing egg companies of fixing…
Frost Seed Legumes for Profitable Cattle
Can frost-seeded legumes make a difference in cattle profitability? A University of Forage extension specialist says yes. Craig Roberts says…
Cash Rent Auctions Climb Higher
Land auctions in 2022 certainly broke records for per-acre sale prices. Now, cash rents echo the trend even as the…
Fertilizer Prices Fall to Lowest Levels in 15 Months
Retail fertilizer prices continue to decline, falling to the lowest levels in 15 months. According to fertilizer sellers surveyed by…