…year, despite growers’ costs rising by 10–15%. With rains causing additional crop damage, many growers face negative returns. He warned that without price increases and vineyard modernization, many will exit…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…of land, 35 to 39 million are still designated for grazing. The state maintains a sizable beef herd—something many outside California don’t realize. Historic Low Herd Numbers and Beef Prices…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Wolves, and the Fight to Keep Family Ranches Alive
…90 days. Kester warned that California’s stricter protections compared to federal listings make the situation even harder to manage. “It’s going to take the loss of human life before anything…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…wet trailers difficult. While the rainfall caused localized damage in areas like Kings County, southwestern Fresno County, and the Westlands District, most growers escaped major losses. In isolated cases where…
Pistachio Harvest Update and Fair Season Fun on AgNet News Hour
…said, noting that the only downside is the wait: growers won’t see final payments until 14 months after harvest. Price, Kreps explained, depends on processors. While Wonderful’s opening price landed…
John Duarte Shares Bold Nursery Innovations and Warns of Prop 50 Threat
…listeners, stressing that productivity is the key to surviving low nut prices. The nursery’s work doesn’t stop with almonds. Duarte said their pistachio vigor clonal rootstock has shown a 30%…
California Farm Bureau’s Shannon Douglas Tackles Prop 50, Farm Bill, and the Future of Farming
…have seen regulatory costs increase by nearly 1,400%. That crushing burden has contributed to a 20% loss of family farms in just the past decade. “These are small farms, family…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
…a workable balance, profitability for everyone in the supply chain is at risk. Diesel Prices and Fuel Variables Fuel is another major strain. Compared to regular unleaded, diesel prices remain…
California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges
…spoken with predict that without immediate changes, many operations will shut down within three to six months. The loss of local food production would be devastating. A Glimmer of Hope:…
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…a wide range of issues, from ongoing cattle shortages and high beef prices to Proposition 12’s effect on pork, the outlook for turkey season, and the unique challenges facing California’s…
Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag
…wildfire impacts on vineyards to a major upcoming ag conference, and even sat down with a fourth-generation poultry producer turned gubernatorial candidate. The show opened with coverage of the Pickett…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…Market Prices Firming Despite quality concerns, almond prices are climbing back after an early-season plunge. Prices fell below $2 per pound when 3-billion-pound projections dominated headlines, but with actual yields…
Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
…By avoiding overly aggressive pricing, the winery keeps its award-winning wines accessible. Price range: $50–$85 per bottle. Critical acclaim: Wines consistently receive ratings of 95–96 points. Consumer experience: Tastings are…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…slow. Insurance further complicates recovery. While crop insurance now covers smoke damage for vineyards, rural homeowners and farm operators face skyrocketing premiums—or outright withdrawal of coverage by major insurers. The…