…losses. A significant update proposed in this legislation involves revising production history criteria to ensure more accurate insurance coverage. Galen affirms that this measure is supported by the National Milk…
California’s Water Crisis: Time to Turn Policy into Action
…the people and farms of California, more than 300,000 acre-feet of usable fresh water have been lost to the ocean over the past 60 days. This water loss occurred while…
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg
…in shaping the national fruit market and reinforces the Jackson family’s place at the heart of a thriving agricultural legacy. Conclusion Daniel Jackson’s story of rebuilding from loss, capitalizing on…
Honeybee Health Program Moves Through California Assembly
…Between June of 2024 and February of 2025, beekeepers across the country have reported an average loss of 62 percent of their bee colonies, according to a national survey by…
California Freight Crisis Pushing Trucking to the Brink
…Freight rates are plummeting, with brokers taking advantage of load boards to drive prices down. While one might assume trucking costs would rise with inflation and operational challenges, the opposite…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…Nick Papagni, explores the freight emergency unfolding in California. What was meant to be a routine update turned into a revealing discussion about skyrocketing insurance, fuel prices, and their cascading…
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
…account for food loss or waste, it underscores changing consumption trends and possible supply chain issues across the country. 📊 Key Highlights: 🧅 Onions saw a 1% increase, rising to…
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
…as the wine and raisin markets, face challenges. Foglio notes that the raisin market remains stagnant, with prices hardly moving from levels seen a decade ago, despite rising farming costs….
Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer Sounds Alarm on California Ag Issues
…can’t buy a nice home here for under a million. That money won’t regenerate a new ranch. It’s a shutdown price.” Federal Involvement and Reversals Stephanie reveals that efforts were…
Concerns Voiced on Proposed Expansion of Futures Trading Hours
…futures markets to manage price risks associated with agricultural commodities. Futures trading plays a vital role in price discovery, allowing buyers and sellers to establish fair market values based on…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…The canola price is very favorable for the dairymen. So that’s a cheap protein and it’s a stable in the ration. And it’s affecting the wheat silage price, your alfalfa price, corn…
Cattle Market Currently Navigating Uncharted Territory
Cattle pens Robin Drayton, via Wikimedia Commons The cattle market is currently navigating uncharted territory, with record-breaking prices and unprecedented numbers. Market analyst Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net explains the factors…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-16-25
…Nick and Lorrie review the study that estimates an annual economic loss of $3.4 to $14.5 billion due to inadequate water management, potentially affecting 9 million households. By 2050, California’s…
California Wine Industry Hurting
…same price 15 years ago but Vino Farms says growing organic grapes and selling them for up to $1800 a ton could be the answer. California Wine Industry Hurting Sponsored…