…“and then you’re talking about a huge support industry—harvest, planting, chemical and fertilizer companies. We had 28,000 acres of sugar beets this year.” The loss of a key processing facility…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…depressed alfalfa prices, Leimgruber continues working 10 to 20 nights in a row to meet dairy demand. He remains cautiously optimistic. “Ag markets are cyclical. When shortages happen, markets adjust….
California Cherry Crop Plummets by 50%, Prices Spike
…was challenging for multiple reasons.” Short Window, High Prices—Then Competition California cherries typically have a short marketing window—mid-April to mid-May. Prices surged early in the season due to limited supply….
Avocado Markets Shift Amid Rising U.S. Shipments and Holiday Demand
…Mexico remained the top supplier, followed by Peru, California, and Colombia. Prices have held steady for now, but rising inventories are beginning to create pressure as the market braces for…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-01-25
…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…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board
Three Vacancies Open on Key Agricultural Oversight Board The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications to fill three vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board,…
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Ease Ag Transport Weight Limits
…required Optimizing load capacities Lowering fuel and labor costs The proposed adjustment is designed to benefit the movement of dry bulk agricultural commodities such as grain, fertilizer, and other key…
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…