Labor costs, weather volatility, and shrinking margins continue to challenge specialty crop growers across California and beyond. As producers search for ways to improve efficiency and profitability, technology is becoming …
Harvest Replay Technology Helps Specialty Crop Growers Improve Labor Efficiency
As labor costs continue to rise and farm margins remain under pressure, specialty crop growers are increasingly turning to technology to improve efficiency. One company believes artificial intelligence and farm …
Why Is Corn Called Corn? The Surprising History Behind Agriculture’s Most Familiar Crop
What’s in a Name? When most Americans hear the word “corn,” they immediately think of the tall green stalks that dominate fields across the Midwest. For generations, corn has been …
Blueberry Boom: How the Blueberry Boost Accelerator Is Fueling the Future of America’s Favorite Superfruit
Blueberries are having a moment—and according to industry leaders, the boom is only getting started. In a recent conversation on The Ag Meter, host Nick Papagni sat down with Kasey …
Beef Prices, Tri-Tip Secrets, and the Future of Meat: Darren Hill Breaks It All Down
Why Beef Costs More—and Why Americans Keep Buying It As Americans fire up their grills for summer barbecues and prepare to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, one question continues to …
Blueberry Industry Looks to Innovation and Marketing to Drive Future Growth
The blueberry industry continues to gain popularity with consumers, and industry leaders are looking for new ways to keep that momentum growing through innovative products, creative marketing, and expanded consumer …
From Cross-Check Planting to Modern Corn Rows: How Charles Deere Helped Transform Corn Production
The Evolution of Corn Planting in Early American Agriculture American agriculture has undergone remarkable changes since the nation’s earliest farming days. One of the most significant advancements came in the …
Proposed Tariffs on Brazilian Imports Could Reshape U.S. Ethanol Trade
Trade tensions between the United States and Brazil could have significant implications for the ethanol industry. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed a 25% tariff on a range of …
California Wine Market Correction Creates New Challenges for Buyers
California’s wine industry is moving into a new phase of market adjustment, and recent insights suggest that buyers may need to rethink assumptions about wine availability in the months ahead. While …
New World Screwworm Detection in Texas Raises Economic Concerns for Livestock Industry
A confirmed New World Screwworm detection in a Texas calf is drawing attention to the potential economic consequences facing the state’s livestock industry. Industry experts warn that if the parasite continues to …
Beef Prices Remain High as Demand Stays Strong, Industry Expert Says
Beef prices remain elevated across the United States as cattle supplies stay historically tight while consumer demand for protein continues to grow, according to meat industry expert Darren Hill of …
How Deere & Mansour Revolutionized Corn Planting in 19th Century America
American agriculture in the mid-1800s was undergoing rapid transformation as farmers searched for better tools to improve productivity and efficiency. One of the greatest challenges of the era was achieving …
Watermelon Supplies Expected to Remain Tight Ahead of Fourth of July Demand
As consumers prepare for one of the biggest watermelon-buying holidays of the year, growers are warning that supplies may be lighter than normal and less predictable than many buyers expect. …
California Trucking, Fuel Costs, and Agriculture’s Future: What Mark Woods and Ellington Smith Want Farmers to Know
California’s farmers and truckers are facing some of the toughest economic conditions in decades. Rising fuel prices, increasing insurance costs, growing regulations, and concerns over the state’s energy infrastructure are …