While there has been a lot of talk about the new Farm Bill that finally passed, California dairy producers may be wondering how and if it will really impact them. Aubrey Bettencourt, Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency in California shared that it will, through the new Dairy Margin Coverage Program replacing the less impactful Margin Protection Program. Watch this brief interview as Bettencourt explains and don’t miss the Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session of February 26th.
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Thompson Grape Crush: What’s the Future?
Central Valley Thompson grapes ended up being quite valuable this last harvest, both on the raisin and concentrate side of the business. But as Jeff Bitter from Allied Grape Growers shared in this interview with California Ag Network, both markets can be quite volatile and there are a lot less acres of Thompson Seedless grapes in the ground than there used to be. Check out this interview with Jeff on his insights for the future of the industry and read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine.
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Global Dairy Market Update from California Milk Advisory Board
While California dairy producers have been experiencing continued lower prices for their product, there are some positive global trends dairy producers can look forward to as reported by John Talbot, CEO of the California Milk Advisory Board in a recent interview with California Ag Network. Watch this brief interview and read more about it in California Dairy Magazine. Don’t currently receive the magazine? Subscribe for FREE at: https://malcolmmedia.com/california-dairy-magazine-subscriptions/
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San Joaquin Valley Wine Grape Industry Makes a Come Back
Last year, wine industry analysts were questioning the strength of the high end wine market, as prices got higher and higher; and now it appears that the tide is turning again for California wine grape growers, as much of the movement of inventory is coming back to the San Joaquin Valley. Watch this brief video with Jeff Bitter from Allied Grape Growers as he explains at the recent Unified Wine & Grape Symposium. He also discusses the potential delay of the USDA Annual Crush Report due to the government shutdown. Read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine.
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Challenges and Successes for the California Citrus Industry
With all the regulatory and economic challenges facing our agricultural industries, California growers understandably have a lot to grunt and complain about; however, if growers see these challenges as opportunities and work together to overcome them, so much more can be accomplished, as has been done in the California citrus industry. Check out this brief video interview with former President of the California Citrus Mutual, Joel Nelsen, as he explains. Read more about it in the coming issue of California Fresh Fruit Magazine. Don’t currently receive the publication? Subscribe for free at https://malcolmmedia.com/california-fresh-fruit-subscriptions/.
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International Trade Dispute Impacts CA Citrus Shipments
The ongoing international trade dispute has disrupted many California agricultural industries which rely heavily on foreign exports, including California citrus. Watch this brief interview with former President of the California Citrus Mutual Joel Nelsen as he shares how this is impacting citrus shipments. Read more about the outgoing President of California Citrus Mutual and his outlook for the industry in the coming issue of California Fresh Fruit Magazine. Don’t currently receive the publication? Subscribe for free at https://malcolmmedia.com/california-fresh-fruit-subscriptions/.
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Understanding Coyotes & How to Manage/Deter Them
Once confined mostly to the Great Plains of North America, coyotes have spread across much of the continent, and can be a real threat and nuisance to farming communities. Check out this brief interview with USDA Wildlife Specialist Derek Milsaps, as he offers some recommendations on how to identify and deal with these pests. Read more about it in the coming issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine. Don’t currently receive it, subscribe for FREE Here.
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Invasive Nutria Damages CA Waterways — Requesting Farmer Assistance!
Rodents of unusual size —California has got them! The new kid on the block is Nutria, a semiaquatic rodent, that has invaded California’s waterways, and is doing a lot of damage. USDA is asking farmers for help in locating these pests to be removed. Derek Milsaps from USDA-APHIS presented some information on this pest at the Tree & Vine Expo in Turlock recently. Watch his brief interview from the expo, and read more about it in the coming issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine. Don’t currently receive the magazine? Subscribe FREE today at: https://malcolmmedia.com/pacific-nut-producer-magazine-subscriptions/
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Sun-Maid Marketing Plan to Increase Demand for California Raisins
The California raisin industry maintains their reputation for producing the highest quality raisins in the world; however, they are no longer the highest yielding raisin community in the world. The dynamics of raisin marketing also need to evolve with changing economic and consumer trends. Sun-Maid CEO Harry Overly addressed this at their Annual Meeting and shared Sun-Maid’s plans to increase the demand for California raisins. Watch this interview with Overly and read more about it in the coming issue of American Vineyard Magazine.
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Trade War Impact on CA Walnut Marketing & Government Aid
The California walnut industry relies heavily on the export market, and so does the focus of much of the efforts of the California Walnut Board and Commission in promoting the industry and building demand. At Malcolm Media’s recent Tree & Vine Expo at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Claire Lee from the California Walnut Commission shared the current impact the international trade dispute is having on California walnut exports and how the Board and Commission are responding. Lee also discussed opportunities for government aid they are seeking under the circumstances. Watch this brief interview with Lee and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine. Don’t currently receive the magazine? Subscribe for free at: https://malcolmmedia.com/pacific-nut-producer-magazine-subscriptions/.