…has forced some growers to increase pesticide applications substantially, adding expenses at a time when commodity prices have remained relatively flat. Another concern is the struggling global juice market. With…
Butte County Farm Bureau’s Colleen Cecil Discusses Rising Farm Costs, Water and California Agriculture’s Future
…higher diesel prices are adding substantial expenses during harvest. Unlike businesses that receive payment immediately, some agricultural producers must cover their harvest expenses months before receiving their full crop payments….
Ventura County Farm Bureau Warns Strawberry Farm Closures Signal a Growing Agricultural Crisis
…Berry Growers specifically. Labor accounted for approximately 45 cents of every dollar earned by strawberry producers, with water, fertilizer, fuel and regulatory compliance adding to operating expenses. Strawberries are not…
Supply and Demand Shaped Early American Agriculture
…to face throughout American agricultural history: when supply increases faster than demand, prices can decline. Increased Cotton Supply Put Pressure on Prices The historical effects of expanding cotton production were…
Roger Isom Warns California Agriculture Faces Growing Challenges After Election
…prices, he warned that the pistachio shortfall presents a much more serious financial challenge for growers. International trade remains another major concern. Isom noted that approximately 70% of California’s tree…
Early American Pioneers and the Loss of Soil Fertility
…responsible land management. Today, fertilizer management and agronomic advice are among the tools farmers use to support crop nutrition and maintain productive soils. Understanding earlier approaches to farming helps put…
USDA’s Michelle Bekkering Discusses New Export Markets and Trade Opportunities for California Farmers
…while creating additional demand for American-grown agricultural products. For California growers facing high production costs, she stressed that USDA recognizes the importance of maintaining premium prices rather than competing solely…
Hannah Johnson Connects California Ag With Innovation
…created by California’s labor, water, fertilizer and regulatory costs compared with agricultural producers in other countries. Johnson believes innovation can help improve efficiency, reduce operating expenses and provide growers with…
Beef Prices Rise at Grocery Stores While Cattle Producer Prices Fall
…costs can affect what consumers pay. Retail Beef Prices Move Differently From Cattle Prices AFBF says grocery store prices often respond more slowly to changes in farm-level prices. Even when…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…have to offer. We can make anything from thermal welded belts, die cut parts from any industry material available to hullers, nursery carts, fertilizer and nut loaders to sort tables,…
From Plymouth to Plantations: Early American Crops
…Fertilizer Helped Nourish Early Crops Early settlers also had to find ways to maintain soil fertility and support crop growth. According to Oppold, they used small fish to fertilize their…
Agricultural Groups Warn Immigration Enforcement Is Disrupting Food Production
…federal immigration enforcement policies are disrupting U.S. food production and could contribute to higher consumer prices. The groups are urging President Donald Trump and congressional leaders to address agricultural labor…
Syngenta Prepares New Crop Protection Technology for California Growers in 2027
…affected the market, contributing to a period of weaker conditions. However, he said that situation appeared to have passed, consumer confidence had improved and market prices were looking reasonable. Based…
Steve Hilton Puts California Agriculture at Center of Governor’s Race
…at the time of the interview, Hilton urged voters to consider the future of California agriculture alongside concerns about taxes, energy prices, housing and homelessness. Hilton Promises Changes for California…