…global exports and health benefits, the conversation paints a clear picture: California table grapes remain one of the most reliable, high-quality commodities in agriculture today. Early Start Driven by Warm…
California Governor Race and Trade Policy Highlight Challenges and Opportunities for Agriculture
…relationships are key priorities. He pointed to recent agreements, including expanded beef exports to the United Kingdom and growing trade opportunities in Southeast Asia, as examples of how U.S. agriculture…
California Cherries 2026: Bigger Crop, Earlier Season, New Challenges
…cargo) Strong U.S. dollar impacting exports Higher input costs like fertilizer and labor At the same time, produce departments have exploded from about 100 items decades ago to nearly 500…
Cannon Michael Highlights Farming Challenges; USDA’s Luke Lindberg Talks Trade Gains
…billion to $29 billion, a 43 percent improvement since the start of the current administration. Lindberg credited expanded trade agreements and improved market access for the progress. U.S. exports are…
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…Reducing California farmland, he argues, does not eliminate food demand. It exports production to countries with fewer environmental protections, worsening global outcomes while weakening U.S. food security. Why These Stories…
Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce
…while importing more food than it exports — a shift he called alarming. “A nation that can’t feed itself isn’t free,” he said, warning that the U.S. is edging closer…
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…than it exports. Mason explained why this trend is alarming. While it makes sense to import products that cannot be grown domestically—such as bananas or coffee—it is dangerous to export…
California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag
…to improve access for halal-certified U.S. beef and dairy, noting strong demand in Malaysia and a big jump in exports like cheese. He emphasized that the administration is focused on…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
…now dramatically faster, farmers could produce cotton on a far larger scale, turning the crop into one of the nation’s most important exports. But increased production brought new challenges. Price…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…only minimal disruption. Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage Almonds, Pistachios, and Walnuts: A Busy Season for Ag Exports Best Drayage is…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…that the fall season has been especially busy, with strong exports of almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and powdered milk. Best Drayage, which specializes in agricultural freight, handles the trucking of loaded…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…season continues, planning for 2026 is well underway. While California exports table grapes to more than 21 countries, the U.S. remains its top customer, consuming over 70% of the crop….
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…walnuts that meet specific market needs while optimizing pricing and distribution. Market Conditions and Competition International trade factors significantly impact walnut exports. Tariffs remain a challenge, especially India’s 100% tariff,…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
…of the Cotton Kingdom, where fertile soil and a warm climate made cotton cultivation immensely profitable. Cotton exports soon became the backbone of the U.S. economy, linking the American South…