…a year, and growers across the United States and around the world have responded. Through domestic production and counter-seasonal imports, retailers are able to keep fresh blueberries stocked throughout the…
Beef Prices, Tri-Tip Secrets, and the Future of Meat: Darren Hill Breaks It All Down
…also explored ongoing challenges related to avian influenza and its impact on poultry production, particularly within the turkey industry. Darren Hill’s Perfect Steak Method One of the highlights of the…
Blueberry Industry Looks to Innovation and Marketing to Drive Future Growth
…for blueberries and expand demand across multiple consumer segments. Cronquist said blueberries have evolved far beyond a seasonal fruit and are now available year-round thanks to domestic production and global…
From Cross-Check Planting to Modern Corn Rows: How Charles Deere Helped Transform Corn Production
…contributing to the modernization of corn production and influencing planting practices that continue to shape farming today. Preserving Agricultural History Understanding these early innovations provides valuable insight into how American…
Proposed Tariffs on Brazilian Imports Could Reshape U.S. Ethanol Trade
Ethanol-production-plant.shutterstock_1245511.jpg Trade tensions between the United States and Brazil could have significant implications for the ethanol industry. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed a 25% tariff on a range…
California Wine Market Correction Creates New Challenges for Buyers
…represents more than temporary adjustments or symbolic acreage reductions. Instead, growers are permanently removing vineyards at a pace that is expected to reduce California’s long-term production capacity. Those changes could…
New World Screwworm Detection in Texas Raises Economic Concerns for Livestock Industry
…expand critical resources aimed at combating the threat. Those efforts include development of a domestic sterile fly production facility, expanded surveillance programs and accelerated access to medications and treatments that…
How Deere & Mansour Revolutionized Corn Planting in 19th Century America
…What began in a small building in Moline, Illinois, became an innovation that helped farmers plant more effectively and demonstrated the value of precision in crop production. The partnership between…
Watermelon Supplies Expected to Remain Tight Ahead of Fourth of July Demand
…melon sets, creating variability in both production volume and fruit quality. Watermelon Supplies Tighten in Key Growing Regions The desert production region experienced particularly challenging conditions this season. Growers reported…
California Trucking, Fuel Costs, and Agriculture’s Future: What Mark Woods and Ellington Smith Want Farmers to Know
…These products include: Sulfur used in fertilizer production Industrial chemicals Medical manufacturing materials Plastics Semiconductor production inputs As refinery capacity declines, Smith believes supply chain challenges could extend well beyond…
Pork Industry Leaders Highlight Trade and Animal Health Priorities at World Pork Expo
…discussed how producers can secure policy victories at both the national and state levels while addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing pork production. Among the featured speakers was…
U.S. Rice Planting Near Completion as Crop Conditions Remain Strong
…state. Rice planting schedules in California often extend later than other production regions due to differences in climate, water management and production practices. As a result, the state’s progress is…
Economic Outlook Session to Spotlight Key Challenges Facing Tree Nut Industry
…sectors continue to face challenges ranging from fluctuating global demand and shifting trade relationships to rising production costs and economic uncertainty. As international markets remain critical to the success of…
San Diego Agriculture Faces Rising Costs, Labor Challenges, and Water Concerns
…face higher production costs than many foreign competitors. Labor remains another significant challenge. According to Groot, San Diego County growers struggle to attract workers due to high housing costs and…