…vegetables, who has a great idea about moving commodities, produce, fruit, nuts, on rail. She says the U.S. is the most wasteful country on the planet. Farmers lose over 50%…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…Bureau needs to be free for small farmers. It needs to be free for small farmers. It needs to be subsidized by Big Act. Small farmers should not be paying…
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
…This stability in pricing indicates a long-standing issue in the raisin sector, where supply and demand dynamics have not shifted enough to influence market prices significantly. Farmers in the raisin…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
Drought damage on a Ranch in Fresno, CA U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cynthia Mendoza/Videographer/USDA photo by Cynthia Mendoza, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons California farmers continue to face significant challenges…
California Ag Markets Experiencing Mixed Recovery After Tariff Disruption
…benefitted from renewed international demand, raisins have faced ongoing pricing challenges. Despite rising production costs, some raisin farmers are reluctantly accepting prices similar to those seen a decade ago. This…
American Agriculture History Minute: Economic Impact of Rural Electrification
DepositPhotos image Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History Minute, describing the challenging conditions of rural life in the mid-1930s, noting that 90% of rural homes lacked electricity. Farmers had…
Crucial Agreement Between U.S. and Mexico Halted
…affecting both farmers and consumers. Industry leaders stress that a swift resolution is necessary to ensure the safety and quality of avocado imports. Crucial Agreement Between U.S. and Mexico Halted…
Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
…a stronger champion for ag than me.” He criticized the treatment of family farms, particularly in the Central Valley and Point Reyes, where farmers have faced lawsuits and land grabs…
Rollins on Major Components of the Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
The “Small Farms Farmer First Initiative“, led by Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, is designed to empower small-scale farmers by addressing key challenges and ensuring long-term sustainability. The…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-27-25
…with Brian Reisinger. They discuss his book “Land Rich, Cash Poor,” which explores the challenges and solutions for American farmers. He highlights the economic struggles farmers face, including rising costs…
Avocado Commission Advocating for Restoration of Inspection Protocols
…increases, potentially leading to widespread issues affecting both farmers and consumers. Industry leaders stress that a swift resolution is necessary to ensure the safety and quality of avocado imports. Avocado…
Rollins Lays Out Policies of Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
…and funding options, the initiative aims to reduce bureaucratic barriers and support farmers in maintaining and expanding their operations. farmers-first-small-family-farms-policy-agendaDownload A major component of the initiative is ensuring reliable access…
Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer Sounds Alarm on California Ag Issues
…by powerful environmental NGOs that target farmers operating within and near Point Reyes National Seashore. These lawsuits began as far back as 2016 and have drained local farmers financially and…
Land Rich, Cash Poor: A Deep Dive Into California’s Farming Crisis
A California farm landscape showing drought-stricken fields and an aging barn under a golden sky. Farming in California has never been easy—but today’s farmers face a crisis of sustainability that…