California citrus growers are navigating a complicated landscape of water shortages, labor concerns, trade uncertainty, invasive pests, pesticide regulations, rising costs and increasing competition from imported fruit. In the latest…
Henry A. Wallace: More Than the Father of Hybrid Corn
…seed, communicated with farmers through agricultural journalism, influenced national agricultural policy as Secretary of Agriculture, addressed broader economic issues as Secretary of Commerce and ultimately served as Vice President of…
California Citrus Faces Trade, Labor and Regulatory Pressure
…governmental affairs. Today, some of the industry’s biggest concerns are water, labor, pests and disease, rising production costs and trade. Labor is particularly important because California citrus is overwhelmingly destined…
U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Collapse, Raising Tariff Risks for Farm Exports
…8. Other Canadian products facing higher U.S. tariffs include dairy, honey, sugar, soy proteins, farm inputs and equipment. The dispute adds another layer of uncertainty for producers and businesses that…
Enzo’s Olive Oil: Ricchiuti Family Builds on 100 Years of Farming
…decision to plant olives, the technology behind ENZO’s production, California’s water challenges, international competition, consumer education, specialty food marketing, family involvement and Vincent’s vision for the future. It is a…
California Agriculture Pushes for Protection of USMCA Ahead of 2026 Review
…farmers, the stakes are significant. Mexico and Canada are important markets for a wide range of agricultural commodities, including cotton, tree nuts, citrus, grapes and berries. Agricultural leaders say continued…
Specialty Crop Trade Concerns and a California Dairy Success Story
…take effect. Joyner also discussed efforts to complete a new Farm Bill. Specialty crop priorities include improved crop insurance, a more consistent disaster relief framework, stronger Buy American provisions and…
Can Raisins Be Great Again? Jeff Smutny on California’s Raisin Future
California’s raisin industry is at a crossroads, facing declining acreage, rising labor and production costs, global competition and the challenge of attracting the next generation of farmers. But Jeff Smutny,…
California Figs Find New Momentum as Demand Grows
…Director for the California Fig Advisory Board and California Fresh Fig Growers Association, for an in-depth conversation about fresh and dried figs, new varieties, exports, nutrition, marketing and the future…
Business Leader Kyle Kirkland Outlines Vision for California’s Future
…and congressional candidate Kyle Kirkland. Throughout the interview, Kirkland discusses California agriculture, water policy, energy production, housing, business regulation, fiscal responsibility, and why he believes California’s biggest challenges can be…
U.S. Bison Gain Duty-Free Access to European Union Market
…particularly and have expanded into these new international markets.” Because bison are raised only in the United States and Canada, Matheson said producers face little direct competition in overseas markets,…
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Flexibility for Farmers
…one of the primary risk management tools available to farmers, helping protect against weather-related losses and other unforeseen production challenges. Prevented Planting Coverage Returns In addition to the payment extension,…
Michelle Miller “Farm Babe” Says Farmers Must Tell Their Story Before Someone Else Does
…interview with “The Ag Meter”, Miller shares even more about her personal journey, experiences traveling across America’s farms, communicating with consumers, addressing food myths, protecting farmland, and why she believes…
Farm Babe Michelle Miller Encourages Farmers to Tell Agriculture’s Story
…while combating misinformation about modern agriculture. Miller, who began sharing her farming experiences online more than a decade ago, said her journey into agricultural advocacy happened almost by accident. What…