…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,…
Farm Babe Michelle Miller Encourages Farmers to Tell Agriculture’s Story
…was farmland preservation. Miller expressed concern about the continued loss of agricultural land to urban development, saying the country loses valuable farmland every minute. She argued that protecting farmland and…
U.S. Sheep Industry Outlook Remains Positive Despite Drought Challenges
…associated with higher production costs. U.S. Sheep Industry Outlook Points to Strong Prices The Livestock Marketing Information Center expects both live lamb and lamb meat prices to remain strong through…
California Cattlemen’s President Says Loss of Grazing Land Threatens Beef Industry’s Future
California cattle producers continue to benefit from historically strong cattle prices, but one of the industry’s biggest long-term concerns isn’t the market—it’s the steady loss of grazing land. During a…
California Cattlemen President Warns of Growing Challenge Keeping Ranches in the Family
…regulations. He said those factors have made it increasingly difficult for American producers to compete on price. “We’re importing so much more food,” Roberti said. “We have to change some…
California Pistachio Crop Could Be Cut in Half: Rich Kreps Explains What Growers Need to Know
…crop could be reduced by more than half compared to last year. Will Pistachio Prices Increase? Naturally, a much smaller crop raises concerns about higher consumer prices. (l-r) Le Ann…
California Pistachio Crop Expected to Shrink Sharply Following Challenging Growing Season
…smaller crop is expected to tighten supplies, Kreps said processors will likely work to moderate price increases in an effort to maintain long-term consumer demand. California pistachios have seen tremendous…
California Winegrape Growers Fight for Fairness Amid Industry Challenges
…compete strictly on price. The Fight for Honest Wine Labels One of the interview’s most compelling discussions centered on Assembly Bill 1585, known as the Truth in Labeling for American…
California Agriculture Coalition Calls for Changes to Senate Bill 54
…consumers. The first producer fee assessments are expected to be issued in August, with organizations warning that resulting price increases could begin appearing as early as September and October. Supporters…
Global Cherry Markets Shift as Harvests Expand Across the Northern Hemisphere
…added competition and putting downward pressure on prices. A recent report showed how harvest activity across the Northern Hemisphere is reshaping cherry supplies and influencing export demand. Growers and marketers…
California Walnuts Eye Strong 2026 After Global Success
…crop was its exceptional quality. Verloop explained that mild growing conditions allowed nearly every pound harvested from California orchards to successfully make it through processing with very little product loss….
Fresh Fruit Prices Expected to Remain Stable Despite Lower Farm Prices
…Fresh Fruit Price Outlook Highlights Farm-Level Challenges Although retail prices have remained steady, farm-level fruit prices have told a different story. According to ERS, fruit prices at the farm level…
California Commercial Fishing at a Crossroads: Lori French Shares the Challenges Facing Morro Bay’s Fleet
…entirely, while others struggle to adapt by pursuing smaller fisheries with limited opportunities. Perhaps most concerning is the loss of the next generation. Although many young men and women grew…
California’s Commercial Fishing Industry Faces Mounting Challenges, Says Morro Bay Fisherwoman
…3,200. Commercial vessel registrations have also declined significantly, while fish landings in Morro Bay have fallen dramatically over the past decade. The result, she said, has been the loss of…