…pressure on cattle values. Steer Price Forecasts Move Lower USDA lowered its average steer price forecast for 2026 by $5.75 per hundredweight, bringing the projection to $245.35 per hundredweight. The agency also…
USDA Lowers 2026 Butter Forecast as Dairy Product Prices Shift
…whey prices in 2026 and 2027. Butter and Nonfat Dry Milk Forecasts USDA lowered its 2026 butter price forecast by four cents per pound, bringing the projection to $1.65 per pound….
Rosa Brothers Milk: From Tulare Dairy to California Brand
…with the family’s former reliance on commodity milk prices. Rosa said commodity milk production can be around break-even depending on the processor and pay price, while strong beef prices have…
Joe Del Bosque: California Farming Faces a Critical Future
…shipped thousands of miles from other countries. The hosts argue that consumers should consider quality and food safety—not simply price—when purchasing fresh produce. Technology Is Changing the Farm Del Bosque…
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Flexibility for Farmers
…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…