…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…
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…
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…
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…
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
…indexes ticking upward. This contributed to a 1.7% overall rise in agricultural prices, reflecting complex shifts across key sectors. Ag Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs Crop…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…industry. After years of logistical challenges and price pressure, this year’s weather and market alignment may finally deliver the quality and yield farmers need. He also highlights improved marketing efforts…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-02-25
…of crops and hundreds of jobs in Imperial County. Leimgruber outlines how losing such crop diversity could weaken the region’s ag economy and make farmers more vulnerable to price volatility….
Jeff Bitter on Challenges and Cycles in the Grape Industry
…Industry “In the wine business, we are so diverse,” Bitter noted. “There are differences in varieties, categories, regions, and price points. It’s an exciting industry—but today, there are not a…
Organic Citrus Sales Surge in 2024, Topping $300 Million
…Price Premiums Rebound for Organic Citrus A standout trend in 2024 was the resurgence of price premiums for organic citrus. The report highlights a 69.5% price premium over conventional citrus,…
Darren Hill Explains Why Chicken and Pork Beat Beef on Price
…complex meat market—and why chicken and pork continue to undercut beef at the retail level. Darren Hill Explains Why Chicken and Pork Beat Beef on Price With over 35 years…
Domestic Lemons in High Demand as Imports Decline
…higher demand and higher price for the domestic crop,” said Silva. Import Shift and Tariff Impacts Early in the season, the lemon market was saturated with imported fruit, which limited…