…an anaerobic digester to handle water management. The entire facility has been converted to LED lighting for energy savings. Packaging suppliers are held to strict waste-reduction standards. McCormick explained that…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…The U.S. beef cow herd has fallen to its lowest level since 1951. This reduction in cattle numbers is one reason why beef prices at the supermarket have climbed so…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…water mismanagement, pointing out that despite political claims, restrictions have neither saved fish populations nor secured long-term agricultural productivity. Instead, water policy has created “a man-made dust bowl” that threatens…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…pounds per acre in average orchards Only a handful reaching the 3,000-pound mark typical of strong years Industry-wide estimates now suggest a 10–22% reduction compared to last year, potentially dropping…
Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
…now newly planted, is also being developed organically. Recent sustainability milestones include: Organic certification for two estate vineyards. 25% reduction in bottle weight, allowing more efficient shipping and reducing carbon…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…to plant crops. Habitat Management: Burning encouraged the growth of grasses and plants that attracted game animals, ensuring both farming and hunting success. Pest Reduction: Regular burning reduced harmful insects…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…Demand and Trade Developments Pistachios, often called the “it nut”, are seeing rising demand across the globe. Kreps highlighted the reduction of tariffs and new market opportunities in India, China,…
Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports
…improving regulatory transparency and market access for U.S. agricultural producers. Though the agreement marks a breakthrough in tariff reduction, it does not fully resolve ongoing disputes in sensitive sectors like…
USDA July Cattle Report Reveals Continued Decline in Herd Size
…in the United States stood at 94.2 million head, representing a 1.3% decline from 2023. This ongoing reduction follows several years of drought, high input costs, and shifting market dynamics…
USDA Relocates Workforce to Regional Hubs in Major Reorganization
…workforce reduction. Instead, 15,364 USDA employees have voluntarily chosen to defer resignation, and much of the previous workforce reduction has already been achieved through voluntary retirements. The department intends to…
Texas Revives Screwworm Fight with New Swormlure-5 Bait
…to 400 million flies. But that’s just talk. Best-case scenario, that’s three years down the road. We can’t wait three years.” Early Results Show 90% Fly Reduction Initial field data…
Ground Beef Prices Hit Historic Highs Amid Supply Chain Strains
…reduction in U.S. cattle herds, a consequence of multi-year drought conditions spanning from 2021 to 2022. Courtney Schmidt, sector manager at the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute, notes that the industry…
Cotton Acreage Drops Significantly Across the Belt
Cotton Acreage Drops Significantly Across the Belt The U.S. cotton industry is experiencing a notable reduction in planted acreage in 2025, with declines ranging from 25% to 30% in various…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…mobile equipment waivers under federal regulations Outstanding State Implementation Plans (SIPs) required by the EPA for the San Joaquin Valley Federal air quality incentive programs, including: The Diesel Emissions Reduction…