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Domena A. Agyeman, UCANR Economic Advisor; Butte, Glenn, and Tehama Counties One of the common requests I have received from crop producers and other agricultural stakeholders in the Sacramento Valley is for insights into alternative crop options that are drought- … Continue reading
Domena A. Agyeman, UCCE Economic Advisor; Butte, Glenn, and Tehama Counties Managing farm finances can be challenging—especially for small growers who cannot afford to hire experts. However, understanding key financial statements and metrics is crucial for making informed decisions and … Continue reading
Domena A. Agyeman, UCCE Agriculture and Natural Resources Economics Advisor; Butte, Glenn, and Tehama Counties Introduction This report summarizes the primary challenges reported by agricultural producers from Butte, Glenn, and Tehama counties who participated in an economics needs assessment survey. … Continue reading
Rising production costs continue to squeeze profit margins for prune growers. The five percent rule can be an effective principle for improving profits, advocating for small improvements across multiple aspects of an operation rather than striving for large gains in one or two areas. Continue reading