…tons this season, meaning surplus inventories continue to build. That oversupply has weakened grower prices and intensified pressure on packers and farmers alike. Barsarian also points to massive acreage losses….
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…the conversation with gratitude for the people who make agriculture possible — from growers to packers, truck drivers, and farm employees. “We’re entering a season of thankfulness,” Jacobsen said. “Every…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…the Almond Industry Toor thanked growers, handlers, packers, hullers, and shellers for their dedication through difficult seasons. He also thanked customers and AgMeter for highlighting the importance of California farming….
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…trucking, rail, packers, farming—everything. But we can’t have $10 gas. We can’t run the oil companies out. And we can’t pretend that electric trucking fleets are realistic—it’s impossible. So what,…
Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward
…processor’s perspective, stressing the symbiotic relationship between packers and farmers. National Raisins supplies 85% of U.S. retail private label raisins and must hold firm on pricing despite pushback from major…
Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity
…health data and performance records. Packers, meanwhile, want healthy animals that deliver on red meat yield and carcass quality. “This is really about people talking,” Williams said. “That’s how we…
California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback
…California. Packers relocating across the Arizona border, they argue, are skewing the numbers. Medfly Quarantine in Santa Clara County In pest control news, officials detected two Mediterranean fruit flies in…
Trucking in Crisis: Mark Wood Sounds the Alarm on California Freight
…effects on farmers and packers, and the urgent need for action before more companies are forced to shut down or flee the state. Plus, the show wraps with a preview…
Darren Hill: Why JD Food Buys Beef Nationwide
…extremely high. It’s a very popular item.” JD Food purchases beef from major packers across the Midwest and Western United States. Though California has some prominent packers, Hill noted, they…
California’s Meat Industry Faces Historic Supply Crunch
…from packers across the Midwest and Western states. “The beef market is tight, and it’s not getting better anytime soon,” Hill added. “Forecasts show this could last through 2026.” Navigating…
“My Job Depends On Ag” Celebrates 10 Years of Grassroots Impact
…join the conversation or purchase a decal, visit the My Job Depends On Ag Facebook page. As Wilson emphasized, “It’s not just about farmers. It’s sprayers, tire shops, produce packers—everyone….
Fig Crop Shaping Up to be Promising
…irrigation monitoring, and pruning. It’s especially important to California Fig growers, packers, and suppliers to find innovative ways to reduce the carbon footprint of producing California Figs. The figs are…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…“We must push back against the monopolies with strong enforcement of competition laws. For over a century, the Packers and Stockyards Act has protected the ability of independent family farmers…
Vilsack Finalizes Third Rule Under the Packers and Stockyards Act
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has finalized a third rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act aimed at leveling the playing field for farmers who contract with meat and poultry processing…