…final numbers came in just over 1.5 billion pounds, still the largest harvest in industry history. Strong international marketing efforts in regions like India, Brazil, South Korea, and Europe helped…
California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti
…president of the California Cattlemen’s Association, shares firsthand insights from the frontlines of the industry, illustrating the unique challenges—and opportunities—facing ranchers in 2026. From Holstein-Angus crossbreeding that strengthens meat quality…
Rick Roberti Warns California’s Wolf Crisis Is Devastating the Cattle Industry
…their lowest level since 1951, and rebuilding a herd takes years — not months. While producers have improved meat quality and efficiency, challenges like labor costs, regulation, border issues, and…
Potter Valley Water Crisis: A Community Fighting for Survival
…people,” Brazil emphasizes. “It’s about wise water management and sustaining communities.” Advocacy and Federal Support Brazil credits his daughter, Keely Brazil Covello, for bringing national attention to the issue. Her…
Potter Valley Fight Escalates as Rich Brazil Warns California’s Water Future Is on the Line
…and Josh McGill sat down with longtime local veterinarian Rich Brazil to explain what’s truly at stake if the Potter Valley Project dams are removed. The message was clear: this…
Food Dyes, Kids, and Behavior: One Family’s Story
…focused on meat and vegetables. The real challenge wasn’t meals—it was snacks, candy, and convenience foods, where artificial colors are most common. School lunches were packed from home, though food…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…wages, she said, but the cost of living in California makes the economics difficult. These pressures contribute to the high prices families now see in grocery stores, especially for meat….
“Marco Polo” BBQ Turkey
…tent of foil loosely on top to prevent over browning. Always use a meat thermometer and insert it into the drumstick/thigh joint and thickest part of the breast. When you…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
The latest AgNet News Hour delivers a wide-ranging look at the issues shaping American agriculture—from meat-industry shakeups to the rapid evolution of organic farming technology. Hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…their reliance on commodity groups to drive best practices and reduce audit burdens on growers. Johnson also pointed to valuable insights from employers like Fowler Packing, Moonlight Packing, and GAR,…
Ethnic Roots of Early American Agriculture
…hogs and cattle. This approach reflected the pastoral traditions of the British Isles, where herding livestock was often more practical than cultivating crops. These farmers became instrumental in supplying meat,…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…to Texas and Brazil. They’re not going to come back unless they know they’ll get at least 20 years before someone tries to shut them down again.” Ring’s message was…
Farming the Frontier: How Early Settlers Built America
…producing just enough to meet daily needs. Settlers typically kept a few chickens for eggs, a hog or two for meat, a cow for milk, and sometimes sheep for wool….
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…Brazil, New Zealand, and Argentina help balance the U.S. supply of hamburger meat. “We can’t produce enough hamburger for everybody that likes to eat at McDonald’s,” Kester says. Without imported…