…radio, offering a convenient way to follow grain prices without relying solely on other sources of communication. For farmers and grain producers, market prices are essential to making informed decisions…
California Water Crisis, Rising Costs and Crop Protection Take Center Stage
…Burkdoll emphasized the importance of preventative disease management, particularly against Botrytis. He explained that application timing and thorough spray coverage are critical to successful disease control, especially during sensitive crop…
USDA Announces $13.8 Billion in Farm Payments as Autonomous Spraying Technology Advances
…distributing approximately $13.8 billion nationwide through the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, a substantial increase from approximately $1.9 billion distributed during the comparable period last…
Beef Imports Fall Short of Expectations, With Little Impact on Grocery Prices
…to have been limited so far. Ground Beef Prices Show Little Change Lowering grocery store beef prices was a central goal of the import plan, but Speer said consumers have…
Jamie Johansson Outlines Priorities for California Agriculture
…Closures Put Growers at Risk The loss of agricultural processing facilities is another concern. Johansson discussed the consequences of Del Monte’s bankruptcy and the loss of its Modesto-area peach canning…
California Trucking Faces Rising Fuel Costs and Regulations
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…