…producers to compete on price, adding further strain to California growers. The impact on the ground has been significant. In just the past few years, California has seen between 100,000…
Colonial Fur Trade and Wheat Demand Shaped Early American Farming
…impact. Wheat prices rose steadily throughout the 18th century as demand continued to climb. By 1770, the price of a bushel of wheat had doubled compared to its value in…
Fresno’s Pappy’s Seasoning: A Family Legacy Built on Flavor
…for small manufacturers has changed dramatically. Even basic ingredients like black pepper have seen dramatic price increases. “At one time we were paying 88 cents a pound for black pepper,”…
America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture
…powerful incentive: land was both affordable and fertile. In periods of rapid economic growth, a farmer could purchase land at a low price, clear and improve it, and significantly increase…
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
…over-import, domestic growers pay the price. The result? Barely profitable lemon production — or in some cases, no profit at all. Roberts argues that California growers face higher regulatory costs…
California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express on the Pressures Facing Trucking and Agriculture
…The financial burden of equipment goes beyond the initial purchase price. A new truck can cost around $200,000, with additional maintenance expenses for tires, alignments, and increasingly complex emissions systems….
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
…45-truck fleet in Kings County, detailed the mounting pressures squeezing freight companies from every direction. New truck prices have climbed close to $200,000 per unit, with 2027 models expected to…
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
…the state. Fuel remains one of the largest burdens. California diesel prices run significantly higher than neighboring states, and with refinery closures looming, uncertainty around supply and future pricing adds…
Americans to Eat 1.48 Billion Wings for Super Bowl LX
…Bowl, where wings rule the roost. For football fans looking to add protein to their spreads at an affordable price, wings are king of Super Bowl menus.” Putting 1.48 Billion…
Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”
…paying the price. Lands said local leaders tried to work through state channels but were repeatedly told it was “too late” and the outcome was already decided. That’s when the…
California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
…environmental compliance—yet they aren’t paid extra for meeting those standards. Imported pears, meanwhile, can arrive cheaper by $5 to $10 per box, making them attractive to retailers focused on price…
California Ag Spotlight: Farm Bureau & Almond Updates
…to save farmers over $2 billion annually, to expanded Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, enhanced dairy support, and efforts to rebuild the cattle herd, Rollins…
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
…especially for California growers facing some of the strictest regulations in the world without corresponding price support. The conversation also addresses concerns over imported produce undercutting U.S. farmers, including calls…
The Louisiana Purchase: How Thomas Jefferson Secured America’s Agricultural Future
…nation’s future. Their efforts ultimately succeeded, and Congress ratified and funded the agreement. A Bargain That Changed the Nation The final price for the Louisiana Purchase was $15 million, which…