…Flat overhead systems cost even more, at about $20,000 per acre. These expenses do not include the cost of land itself, making investment a major barrier for many small family…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
…are at the lowest they’ve ever been.” The trucking sector is caught between surging expenses and stagnant freight rates. Farmers, shippers, and carriers all depend on one another, but without…
Mike Harvey: Farming, Faith & Leading California’s Youth
…farming life. But despite generations of farming, the Harvey family eventually made the difficult decision to sell their land. The challenges of regulations, water restrictions, labor costs, and mounting expenses…
Beef Prices, Prop 12, and Holiday Meat Trends on AgNet News Hour
…centered on Hill’s insights into the beef industry. He explained that U.S. cattle numbers remain at their lowest since the 1950s, driven by drought, high feed costs, and freight expenses….
Central Valley Fight: Tangipa Stands for Farmers
…increasingly unable to survive under rising labor costs, freight expenses, and complex regulations. He believes there is a strategic effort in Sacramento to target industries that resist the dominant political…
Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
…of trouble.” According to John, only a few wineries are profitable today. Factors include high fuel and energy costs, labor expenses, and increasing regulations. Equipment prices have tripled over the…
USDA Pays Millions to California Dairies Amid Bird Flu Milk Losses
…One unnamed farmer reported losses exceeding $2 million in milk income alone. This figure does not include the $250,000 in added care costs—expenses for medications, increased staffing, and veterinary support….
Farm Bankruptcy on the Rise Amid Economic Strain
…seed, fertilizer, pest management tools, and diesel. These costs, combined with ongoing weather challenges, are making it increasingly difficult for growers to manage expenses and remain financially solvent. As these…
Ground Beef Prices Hit Historic Highs Amid Supply Chain Strains
…expenses and mounting foreign competition — both of which make it increasingly difficult for smaller and mid-sized operations to remain viable. Mexican Cattle Import Ban Adds Pressure Adding further strain…
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
…commodity prices, farmers faced a 4% increase in production-related costs, including expenses tied to equipment, fuel, fertilizers, labor, and maintenance. As a result, many producers saw profit margins remain tight,…
Joel Allen Talks Farm Labor, Immigration, and Pistachio Production Costs
…once you get the crop established, the expenses definitely slow down.” When asked about recent concerns surrounding ICE activity and field inspections, Allen assured that conditions remain stable. “Every contractor…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board
…reserved for a public representative Each appointment is for a term of up to three years. While board members serve on a volunteer basis, travel expenses are reimbursable, and the…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…words: freight in California is at a breaking point. Despite rising fuel costs, equipment expenses, and increasing wages, freight rates are not keeping pace. In fact, current rates are some…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-28-25
…industry affecting agriculture, particularly in California. Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities highlighted that despite high fuel costs and equipment expenses, freight rates are not increasing, leading to significant losses for…