As weather becomes more unpredictable, retractable roof systems are gaining attention as a potential tool for protecting high-value crops. Cravo Equipment Ltd. is expanding its technology beyond traditional greenhouse applications …
Why Good Food Gets Left Behind
This episode of Voices of the Valley takes a closer look at an often-overlooked part of the food system: food loss on the farm. Join Western Growers’ Jeana Cadby as …
Farm Loan Changes Aim to Improve Access for Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making several changes to its farm loan programs as farmers navigate tighter margins and increased demand for credit. Danny Munch, an economist with the …
Specialty Crop Growers Face Rising Costs and Need for More Demand
The House Agriculture Committee recently examined ways to increase demand for U.S.-grown products in domestic and international markets. Alex Taylor, chief global policy officer for the International Fresh Produce Association, …
California Valencia Supplies Tighten as Orange Season Winds Down
California’s orange season is winding down, with supplies of smaller Valencia oranges becoming increasingly limited as demand patterns shift. Smaller Fruit Sees Stronger Demand Most of the remaining California Valencias …
Fruit Ripening Systems Market Expected to Nearly Double by 2034
The global fruit ripening systems market is expected to nearly double over the next decade as international fruit trade expands and consumers demand fresh produce throughout the year. The market was valued …
Cattle Market Faces Questions Over Beef Import Proposal
The cattle market and beef imports are facing renewed uncertainty as the Trump administration considers temporarily allowing an additional 300,000 metric tons of imported beef into the U.S. market. The proposal comes …
Parka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and Packout
As California citrus growers head into the fall and winter months, protecting fruit quality from changing weather conditions can play an important role in maximizing marketable yield. AgNet West’s Nick …
Rancher’s First Initiative Targets Cattle Herd Rebuilding and Producer Stability
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA’s Rancher’s First initiative will provide additional tools for cattle producers as the industry works to rebuild the nation’s cow herd. The initiative …
John Deere Invests $10 Million in AI Research for High-Value Crops
John Deere is making a John Deere AI investment of $10 million through a new three-year research and development partnership aimed at bringing artificial intelligence from the laboratory to the farm. The …
Rollins Defends Plan to Increase Foreign Beef Imports
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is defending the Trump administration’s decision to allow more foreign beef into the United States, a move as U.S. cattle producers continue to navigate tight supplies and …
Rising Produce Imports Add Pressure to U.S. Specialty Crop Growers
U.S. fruit and vegetable imports have increased significantly over the past decade, creating additional competition for domestic growers, according to John Walt Boatright with the American Farm Bureau Federation. Boatright …
USDA Lowers Steer Price Forecasts for 2026 and 2027
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski discussed USDA’s latest cattle market outlook, including lower steer price forecasts for both 2026 and 2027 as recent market conditions put pressure on …
Mexico Tests Find No Cyclospora in Taylor Farms Lettuce Samples
Testing conducted by Mexican health officials found no evidence of Cyclospora in lettuce or water samples collected from a Taylor Farms facility following a recent foodborne illness investigation. A recent report highlighted the …