…the primary ingredient in tequila and mezcal, is gaining popularity among farmers looking for alternatives to water-intensive crops like almonds. This transition is largely motivated by California’s persistent water management…
Lipstick Farmer on “559 Farm Train”
…of their crops to waste due to supply chains. And because freight is so expensive nowadays, Elaine’s come up with the idea of using rail cars. Elaine, how did you…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
…farming in California due to its drought tolerance and marketing efforts, and the growing interest in Agave crops for tequila and mezcal production. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
Elaine Culotti The Lipstick Farmer” My guest is Elaine Culotti, “The Lipstick Farmer”. She owns a 40-acre Big Z ranch in Fallbrook, California. She was on the TV show Undercover…
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
…remains robust, contributing to a positive outlook for permanent crops overall, with some exceptions. While permanent crops like almonds and pistachios show promise, other segments of the agriculture industry, such…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
…allocation becomes increasingly strained, farmers face growing uncertainty about their ability to irrigate crops and maintain productivity. Beyond infrastructure, regulatory hurdles present additional obstacles. Puglia argues that certain environmental regulations,…
California Ag Markets Experiencing Mixed Recovery After Tariff Disruption
…reinforcing the dominance of U.S. almonds in the global market. California Ag Markets Experiencing Mixed Recovery After Tariff Disruption Beyond almonds, permanent crops in the United States—except for those related…
Crucial Agreement Between U.S. and Mexico Halted
…weevil, a destructive insect that poses a significant threat to avocado crops. The growing number of infestations has raised alarms among industry experts, prompting urgent calls for action. The California…
Avocado Commission Advocating for Restoration of Inspection Protocols
…have been recorded, including the seed weevil, a destructive insect that poses a significant threat to avocado crops. The growing number of infestations has raised alarms among industry experts, prompting…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-26-25
…of heat on crops, livestock, and human life. The hosts also debate personal preferences for hot versus cold weather. A proposed change by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to expand…
Fruit Storage Trends Reflect Decline
…continues to pose challenges for crops like cherries, reinforcing the importance of adaptive strategies in farming and distribution. As industry stakeholders prepare for the coming months, striking a balance between…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…hay per month. Now they’re taking 10% of that.” — Nick Foglio, Foglio Commodities With overseas demand falling, the Central Valley is drowning in hay that should’ve been exported. Around…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…prices. And, the reality is, that our farmers need new entrepreneurial opportunity. They need new markets. They need new places they can sell their crops and products in order to…
Organic vs. the Weather
Fertile agricultural field of organic crops in California Copyright: veeterzy / 123RF Stock Photo Talking with Steven Paul from Homegrown Organic Farms and asking is this the perfect weather here…