…9 million the year prior. That limited supply drove prices sky-high, but also left many orchards—especially in Southern regions like Kern County—completely unharvested. Beyond the numbers, Jameson highlights advances in…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…have to offer. We can make anything from thermal welded belts, die cut parts from any industry material available to hullers, nursery carts, fertilizer and nut loaders to sort tables,…
California Farm Bureau Responds to Immigration Enforcement Concerns
…go unharvested, rural businesses would suffer, and food prices could rise for families across the country,” Little said. The Farm Bureau expressed optimism following recent signals from the President indicating…
Morada Produce Reports Cherry Shortage
…marketing needs. California Cherry Crop Shrinks, Prices Surge: Insights from Morada Produce’s Mike Jameson “The crop was just under 4.8 million cartons—nearly half of what we saw the previous two…
Wine Grape Market Struggles: Jeff Bitter Shares Tough Outlook
…shortages, high fuel prices, and persistent state-level economic pressures. “It’s been very difficult as we go forward here to be sustainable economically,” he added. As the industry navigates these turbulent…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-23-25
…prices and historic lows in cattle supply (the lowest since 1951) to the impacts of Prop 12 on pork producers, Hill shares insights on where meat prices are headed and…
California’s Beef Industry Faces Historic Supply Shortage
…1951. This unprecedented drop is creating a ripple effect across the supply chain, especially as consumer demand remains unwavering. Demand Remains Strong Despite High Prices “Consumers have not reached a…
California’s Meat Industry Faces Historic Supply Crunch
…wise with your menu pricing. You’ve got to merchandise your cuts correctly and not be afraid to adjust prices.” He emphasized that cost increases in distribution, fueled by diesel prices…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…diesel prices soaring and regulatory burdens piling up, truckers and ag haulers are reaching a breaking point. Special guest Nick Folio from Folio Commodities joins the show with real talk…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-16-25
…team tackles the state’s looming gas tax increase, refinery closures, and ongoing push toward electrification. With gas prices already topping $5 per gallon, the hosts express concern over the rising…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…credited the USDA’s swift response to the avian flu outbreak for dramatically lowering egg prices—wholesale down by 65% and retail prices following at 25%. She also highlighted action on foreign…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-11-25
…diving deep into some hot-button issues. First up: the closure of one of the nation’s largest wine distributors and what this means for California’s wine industry. Will prices rise? Will…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
…cherry heist in the San Joaquin Valley. As cherry prices soar, criminals are increasingly targeting these high-value crops. We break down how to protect your farm and what’s driving these…
California Freight Crisis Pushing Trucking to the Brink
…Freight rates are plummeting, with brokers taking advantage of load boards to drive prices down. While one might assume trucking costs would rise with inflation and operational challenges, the opposite…