…with state and local food safety agencies. By bolstering these partnerships, USDA aims to ensure consistent enforcement, more rapid response to safety concerns, and broader coverage across regions and facilities….
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
…Supply Faces Price Pressure In the United States, a recent shortage of domestic cattle had led to a surge in demand for Brazilian beef. With the new tariff in place,…
Fertilizer Prices Steady as Brazil Potash Secures Funding
Fertilizer Prices Show Stability for Fifth Consecutive Week Fertilizer markets have remained relatively stable for the fifth week in a row, with no significant price movement in either direction. While…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…like potatoes and grapes. “High diesel costs and California’s strict trucking regulations make everything more expensive,” Wade explained. “It’s hard to get trucks at a good price—but if people want…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
…Hurricane Hilary disrupted the harvest, but this season has been notably calmer. “We count our blessings… we’re not seeing the extreme heat that caused early fruit loss in past years,”…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…Ag Nick Foglio Foglio described a softening hay market, where top-end delivered alfalfa prices peaked around $275 per ton but have since dipped. Dry cow hay prices hover between $170–$190…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…insurance or NAP coverage for the next two years Payments will be calculated by increasing current insurance coverage levels using a USDA-defined factor. Where to Get More Information Producers looking…
The Growing Edge: Pistachio Pest Watch – Vital Insights from the Field
…Mealybugs to the looming risk of Botryosphaeria, Todd shares timely advice and proven solutions—including why coverage is king when applying key products like Senstar® Insecticide and Quash® Fungicide. Whether you’re…
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
…of Higher Consumer Prices Critics, including U.S. companies that operate tomato farms in Mexico, warn that the tariff will increase costs for American consumers. Tim Richards, a professor at Arizona…
Mid-July Update: Hay and Alfalfa Market Prices
…Price Range: $250 – $265 per ton delivered Blender-Type Hay: Clean, soft 53 TDN hay suitable for blending Price Range: $205 – $215 per ton Dry Cow Alfalfa: Lower-end hay…
Grapes May Help Postmenopausal Women Combat Muscle Loss
…loss and weakness. Researchers found that consuming just 1.5 cups of grapes per day significantly improved muscle strength and boosted levels of irisin, a hormone known for supporting energy metabolism…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…to agriculture, land use, and rural representation. Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price” “Everyone has just had enough,” Bianco said. “California is in crisis, and…
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
…foreign competitors face far fewer restrictions. “It makes it really tough to be competitive,” he warned, especially as other countries adopt U.S. techniques without the regulatory price tag. Labor Reform…
California Walnuts Battle Global Price Pressure
…exporters face in international markets. California Walnuts Battle Global Price Pressure “India currently imposes a 100% tariff on all California walnuts,” Jameson explained. “That doubles the cost of entry, making…