…just 20%—far below expectations Commodity Prices: Some signs of recovery, but still unpredictable Weather Concerns: A warm spring could signal a dangerously hot summer After several difficult post-COVID years, Jacobsen…
National Western Stock Show: A Legacy of American Agriculture
…cancellation of the event. The second came more than a century later in 2021, due to the global impact of COVID-19. Despite these rare pauses, the show’s resilience speaks to…
Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
…role during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping maintain the nation’s food supply during uncertain times. The discussion also addressed the broader structure of immigration reform. Cunha outlined what he sees as…
Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture
…for DREAMers toward permanent residency Mandatory background checks and E-Verify for employers Cunha emphasized that these workers—many of whom sustained the food supply during COVID—deserve stability and recognition. A Broken…
Wine Industry at a Crossroads: Crisis, Comeback & What’s Next
…aren’t coming from just one direction. Wine consumption has declined, particularly among younger consumers, as post-pandemic lifestyles shift toward health and wellness. The lingering “COVID hangover” has changed how people…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
…water shortages and heavy regulations—but brought new challenges, particularly land loss due to rapid population growth. Advocacy Born During COVID Stephanie’s advocacy began during the COVID pandemic. Observing misinformation online…
Stephanie Nash Advocates for Farmers and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
…connect consumers with agriculture. Her rise as an agricultural advocate began during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nash noticed misinformation about farming circulating online and felt farmers were often on the defensive…
California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
…expected to stabilize as growers navigate rising costs, water constraints, and land availability. Input costs have surged sharply since COVID, making alignment between supply and demand more critical than ever….
California Raisins in Trouble: Kalem Barserian Warns the Industry Is Shrinking Fast
…Barserian said, pointing to changing consumer habits since COVID, more snack options on grocery shelves, and a major lack of domestic advertising. The numbers paint a stark picture. In 2016,…
Kalem Barserian Sounds the Alarm on the Future of California Raisins
…than 300,000 tons of raisins. Last season, that number dropped to roughly 170,000 tons. Barserian attributes the decline to changing consumer habits since COVID, a lack of domestic advertising, and…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…her view, the failure to complete the rail system has left behind unfinished infrastructure and squandered economic opportunity for an entire region. Budget Deficits, COVID Funds, and Accountability The conversation…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…role in shaping policy and public understanding. Colleen agreed that none of this work happens alone. In her 19 years at the Butte County Farm Bureau, she has depended on…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…Around nine or ten processors remain active, and a core group of growers continues to produce raisins, though the environment has been reshaped by global markets, COVID-era disruptions, and international…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…Eastern markets favor pallet-level trading. Freight, Labor, and Logistics Freight disruptions during COVID-19 were severe, but shipping and container availability have improved. Minturn has not faced significant labor shortages due…