Where New Markets Could Open up for California Almonds

CoBank’s outlook warns a slowdown in consumer spending will create headwinds. See how that might impact farm interests.

Two new studies can help Central California Coast growers estimate costs and potential returns for organic and conventional apples for processing.

Labor, weather, crop protection, and interest rate challenges aside, there are exciting opportunities for specialty crop producers to capitalize and expand.

Annual survey from American Farm Bureau Federation shows a little relief compared to last year’s record-high inflation mark.

Each year, the Walnut Bargaining Association issues a minimum price recommendation based on current crop and economic conditions.

Findings from ProducePay reveal commodity pricing volatility affects 83% of produce growers, suppliers and buyers. See what else was uncovered.

U.S. Apple Association addresses labor and inflation in its latest outlook report. Check out some notable remarks.

Export values increased 19.05% to $2.2 billion, and export volume increased 3.85% to 3.3 million metric tons.

New cost studies model a management scenario for a 1,500-acre coastal vegetable operation.

You can work with your crop consultant and other financial experts to help firm up variables that affect your ability to earn a return.

Report from Organic Produce Network suggests that inflation is not as apparent in organic produce as it was in conventional produce this past quarter.

This year’s American Fruit Grower State of the Industry survey took a half-dozen current risks to profit and asked our grower readers to rank them.

Survey from Organic Trade Association shows growth pace doubled from previous year.

Based on conservative assumptions, U.S. fresh produce imports from South of the Border will increase by about 29.2% over 2022 levels.

University of Florida researchers are looking for strategies to improve recovery and production systems more resilient to storms.

Despite challenges from diseases, land development trends, and extreme weather, the industry contributed $6.935 billion to the state’s economy in 2020-2021.

No sector has successfully evaded disruptions this past year, or for that matter, the previous two-plus years. Are we likely to see improvements in 2023?

Other global issues likely to impact domestic growers include Ukraine/Russia war, higher interest rates, and inflation.

CoBank’s year ahead report reflects economic frustration when it comes to taming inflation. See what might unfold for farm interests.