…Argentine lemons arrive at the same time California growers are marketing their crop. Ventura County lemon growers have been particularly affected, with prices trending downward as imported volumes increase. California…
$2 Million Investment Targets Pest Control and Quality in U.S. Tree Nuts
…for the project to be made during fiscal year 2027, pending approval of the department’s spending plan. For more coverage on this, listen to the latest AgNet West report below….
Rising Produce Imports Add Pressure to U.S. Specialty Crop Growers
…Higher costs can leave U.S. producers with less flexibility when competing on price. Imports Compete During Key Marketing Windows The increase in imports is also creating concerns when foreign-grown produce…
Enzo’s Olive Oil: Ricchiuti Family Builds on 100 Years of Farming
…is imported. He believes California producers have an enormous opportunity if consumers become more familiar with the quality and freshness of domestic olive oil. Price remains a challenge because California…
USDA Lowers Steer Price Forecasts for 2026 and 2027
…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…