…crop or livestock production. Foreign holdings have increased 91% since 2010, highlighting continued international investment in U.S. land. However, the figures also provide additional context about who holds the land,…
Beef Prices Rise at Grocery Stores While Cattle Producer Prices Fall
…reflects the many costs involved in getting beef from the farm to the grocery store. Processing, transportation, labor and packaging expenses all contribute to retail prices, and changes in those…
Agricultural Groups Warn Immigration Enforcement Is Disrupting Food Production
…keeping operations running efficiently. When labor becomes less available, producers may face delays in harvesting crops, moving animals or processing agricultural products. For perishable commodities, delays can be especially challenging…
Steve Hilton Puts California Agriculture at Center of Governor’s Race
…Ag Meter interview with Nick Papagni and Steve Hilton for the complete discussion of California agriculture, water access, farm operating costs, taxes, housing, infrastructure and the candidates’ competing visions for…
Tom McClintock on California Water, Wildfires and Farm Policy
…wildfire prevention, energy costs, and the future of federal farm policy. The interview explored McClintock’s concerns about state regulations, rural communities, and the challenges facing California farmers as Congress considers…
California Growers Urged to Prioritize Post-Harvest Tree Nutrition
…programs. He cited an efficiency figure of approximately 85% for the company’s approach, although actual nutrient-use efficiency can vary depending on the product, crop, soil conditions, application method, and management…
Holloway Agronomist Highlights Soil Health and Gypsum Benefits
…Holloway supports growers with gypsum, compost, lime and other soil amendments that require transportation to the farm. Through its products, delivery services and educational efforts, the company aims to help…
GUSS Advances Autonomous Spraying to Boost Farm Efficiency
…Autonomous agricultural technology continues to evolve as growers look for ways to improve efficiency, manage labor shortages, and maximize productivity. For GUSS Automation, a company founded in Kingsburg, California, the…
Kyle Kirkland Targets Water, Agriculture and Costs
…lines, while agricultural producers face many of the same expenses alongside labor, fertilizer and freight costs. During the interview, Kirkland cited declines in California oil production, gasoline refining, housing construction,…
California Senator Discusses Trade Tensions and Agricultural Exports to Canada
Wine grapes, Korneck Rd, Sonoma CA California Sen. Adam Schiff recently visited Canada to discuss trade tensions and their effects on agricultural products, including wine, dairy and beef. The visit…
Whole Vine Festival Celebrates Central Valley Agriculture
…beginning at 10:30 a.m., with performances from We Got the Beat, Matthew Malcolm, University High School Jazz, Supersonic and In Cahoots. Visitors can also enjoy food trucks, artisans, art, photography…
Dave Puglia on California Ag, Water, Labor and Automation
…Ag Meter” Nick Papagni and Dave Puglia cover far more than can fit into one article, including California water policy, agricultural labor, trade with Mexico and Canada, the Farm Bill,…
California Walnuts Face Global Challenges and New Opportunities
…Nick Papagni, the Ag Meter, and Michael Jameson goes far beyond the walnut crop. The two longtime friends discuss California cherries, international markets, China, Turkey, tariffs, food safety, AI, social…
Dave Puglia Breaks Down California Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges
…Hour, Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and Josh sat down with Dave Puglia, president and CEO of the Western Growers Association, for a wide-ranging conversation about the issues affecting farmers…