California’s trucking industry is facing mounting pressure from rising diesel prices, insurance expenses, regulatory uncertainty and questions about the future of heavy-duty transportation. These challenges are particularly significant for agriculture,…
California Trucking Costs Mount as Fuel, Insurance and Regulations Squeeze Agriculture
…balance between keeping transportation businesses operating and protecting the growers and businesses that depend on them. Insurance is another growing concern. Woods described rising deductibles, additional coverage requirements and the…
California Trucking Industry Confronts Rising Fuel Costs
…of trucking in California. He said fuel prices, insurance, regulations and other operating expenses are making it increasingly difficult for companies to absorb additional costs without eventually passing them along…
California Walnuts Face Global Challenges and New Opportunities
…and regulatory compliance, competing strictly on price is difficult. Instead, California must sell its quality and food-safety advantages. Health Benefits and Retail Marketing Matter Jameson also believes walnuts can benefit…
American Agriculture History: Farming and Westward Expansion
…than the original purchase price. The proceeds could then be used to acquire another parcel farther west. This created a cycle of agricultural expansion: improve the land, increase its value,…
USDA Walnut Purchase Provides Support for California Industry
…and USDA evaluates the offers before allocating portions of the purchase among participating packers based on factors such as price and available volume. Jamieson explained that the process allows different…
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Options for Organic Stone Fruit Growers
…update is designed to give eligible organic stone fruit producers additional choices when determining how to structure their crop insurance coverage. Fordyce noted that specialty crop insurance products do not…
More Beef Imports Have Not Lowered Ground Beef Prices
…analysis found ground beef prices remained unchanged at 30 of 41 stores surveyed following the presidential proclamation suspending the tariff-rate quota on beef trimmings. Grocery Prices Remain Steady The expanded…
Specialty Crop Leaders Push for Trade, Food Safety and Farm Bill Changes
…deploy similar technology. Later in the program, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce discussed changes to Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs, including the…
RanchBot Brings Real-Time Water Monitoring to Agriculture
…across their operations. Coppin said the satellite component is particularly valuable for agriculture because many ranches and farms are located in areas where cellular coverage is limited or nonexistent. He…
Why Good Food Gets Left Behind
…buyer specifications to the economic realities that influence what gets harvested. Together, they discuss the difference between food loss and food waste, how food loss varies across crops and the…
Diesel Prices Rise as Harvest Season Begins
…disruptions put further pressure on prices. Listen to the full report for more discussion on diesel prices, global fuel markets and what current conditions could mean for farmers during harvest….
John Duarte: Water, Crops and California Ag Future
…pounds. Duarte said a short crop could support prices but could also make it more difficult for the industry to satisfy demand. He also highlighted Duarte Nursery’s VigorClone pistachio rootstock,…
Shannon Douglass Discusses Wolves, Labor and California Agriculture
…the primary concern is livestock loss. Douglass said wolves are killing healthy cattle despite producers using safeguards to protect their herds. She pointed to video showing wolves moving very close…






















