…to an ever-tightening regulatory climate, rising costs, and political disconnect as threats to the state’s ability to feed the nation and the world. “We have the best farmers in the…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…and political challenges. The Roots of the Groundwater Crisis California’s water woes stem from a complex mix of climate variability, over-pumping, expanding crop demands, and fragmented regulation. Despite being one…
California’s Half-Billion Dollar Rodent Crisis: A Looming Threat to Tree Nut Growers
…challenges ahead, and urges urgent legislative action. This is part one of a powerful two-part conversation with Isom. Tune in tomorrow for more on the state’s climate policies, the future…
California Freight Industry Crisis: Trucking Leader Speaks Out on Rising Costs and Regulations
…the generational loss in trucking. “Third- and fourth-generation families are giving up,” Wood shared. “They just can’t make money anymore.” Without change, the state risks losing the backbone of its…
Heritage Roots of American Farming Communities
…settled throughout the Carolinas, where they adapted their methods to the different climate and crops of the region. These regional farming identities not only mirrored the settlers’ European origins but…
Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports
…Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports This significant policy change comes as agricultural trade between the two markets remains robust. In 2024, the U.S. imported $213 billion worth of agricultural goods,…
Federal Aid Available for U.S. Farmers Hit by Natural Disasters
New USDA Relief Program Offers Support for 2023–2024 Losses…
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
…communication underscores the urgency of turning those commitments into action, particularly as California continues to face recurring climate-related challenges. Focus on Access for Uninsured and Underserved Farmers A key component…
Early Turnpikes Paved the Way for American Agriculture
…by forests, mud, and a complete lack of passable roads. The problem wasn’t surplus, it was access. That began to change in 1794, when the first turnpike road was constructed—a…
New Tax Provision Eases Capital Gains Burden for Farmers
…Wisconsin-Madison Division, outlines how this change benefits agricultural producers, particularly those planning to sell farmland. New Tax Provision Eases Capital Gains Burden for Farmers New Capital Gains Flexibility Under Code…
Cotton Acreage Drops Significantly Across the Belt
…cotton reference price to $0.42, a change that could greatly benefit producers. “That reference price would have triggered payments in 35 of the last 37 crop years,” Smith emphasized, estimating…
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
…to help establish healthy eating habits from an early age. A Strategic Push for National Change The IFPA’s campaign serves as a timely reminder that public health begins on the…
How the Erie Canal Transformed Early Agricultural Trade
…were capable of carrying nearly double the cargo, but the natural limitations of the waterways remained a bottleneck for economic and agricultural growth. The Erie Canal: A Game-Changer for Agriculture…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…trends shift back toward fresh, whole foods, Foglio sees signs of change. “Let’s get back to eating food. That’s a really positive conversation in the ag industry today.” Conclusion Nick…