…pricing environment despite fluctuations in production costs and seasonal supplies. For retailers, stable pricing may help maintain steady consumer demand for fresh fruit while supporting continued sales throughout the year….
New Bill Aims to Address Agriculture’s Ongoing Labor Shortage
…has become increasingly important as farms continue facing rising production costs, labor shortages, and growing demand for domestic food production. While the bill must still move through the legislative process,…
California Commercial Fishing at a Crossroads: Lori French Shares the Challenges Facing Morro Bay’s Fleet
…food production, or California’s coastal economy, this conversation between “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni and Lori French is well worth listening to in its entirety. Contact Lori French Lori French…
John Deere’s Steel Plow Revolutionized American Farming
…patented steel plow helped transform American agriculture during one of the nation’s most important periods of expansion. His innovation enabled farmers to increase productivity, improve crop production, and establish successful…
Kern Oil Documentary Explores California’s Energy Future
…no one’s told… until now. KERN OIL is a raw and powerful documentary about the fight to keep California’s energy production local — and the human cost of policies that…
Rickey Bird Says California Should Produce More of Its Own Oil
…on energy production for stable employment and local business activity. Bird also challenged the perception that importing foreign oil provides environmental benefits. He argued California’s oil producers operate under some…
Farm Bureau Pushes Congress to Act on Labor and Farm Bill Priorities
…emphasized that labor represents one of the largest production costs for many farms, making wage predictability critical for long-term planning. “This is the first time during my tenure at Farm…
USDA’s Fordyce Highlights SPUR Initiative, Screwworm Fight, and Historic Farm Support
During an interview with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce provided an in-depth update on several major initiatives shaping American agriculture. From…
USDA’s Richard Fordyce Highlights Farm Bill Progress as Farm Bureau Pushes Labor Reform
…USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce outlined several federal initiatives supporting farmers and ranchers. Newton said agriculture has gone more than four decades without meaningful updates…
How Early American Farmers Drove Westward Expansion
…and supplies into the Tennessee and Ohio River valleys, establishing new farming communities throughout the region. These frontier settlements became important centers of agricultural production and helped lay the foundation…
USDA’s Luke Lindberg Highlights Trade Progress Ahead of America’s 250th Celebration
…several international markets showing strong momentum for U.S. agriculture, including Vietnam, where exports of cotton, tree nuts, wheat, and corn have reached record levels. He also pointed to growing opportunities…
USDA Forecasts Smaller Sweet and Tart Cherry Crops Following Freeze Damage
…crop compared to last year. USDA Cherry Production Forecast Shows Lower Sweet Cherry Production According to USDA, nationwide sweet cherry production is forecast at 311,000 tons, representing a decline of…
California Agriculture Faces Mounting Pressure: Roger Isom Sounds the Alarm on Regulations, Water, and the Future of Farming
From plastic packaging mandates and water shortages to rodent damage, cotton production, and the upcoming California governor’s race, Roger Isom says the future of agriculture depends on the decisions being…
USDA Launches Phase Four of Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program
…that they need to boost that meat production and continue feeding our nation.” The latest phase of the program continues USDA’s investment in small and very small meat processors, which…