…Association, for a wide-ranging conversation about cattle, beef prices, imported meat, wolves, processing, wildfires and the future of California agriculture. The conversation comes as the U.S. cattle herd remains at…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Labor, Immigration, Water and Regulation
…problem is compounded because they generally cannot simply raise commodity prices whenever their costs increase. Labor, water, fertilizer, transportation, equipment and regulatory expenses all have to be absorbed while buyers…
California Agriculture Faces Growing Pressure on Labor, Water and Regulations
…industry. Papagni opened the program by discussing several issues affecting agriculture, including rising California fuel prices, concerns about diesel costs and the potential role of propane as an alternative for…
Edward Ring: California Water Crisis Demands Action
…Singapore as examples of places already relying heavily on desalination. He argued that California’s high desalination costs are driven largely by regulatory requirements and electricity prices rather than the technology…
Native Americans Shaped the Landscape Before European Settlement
…The ashes left behind by burned vegetation added nutrients to the soil, functioning as a natural source of fertilizer. This illustrates how Native American communities used the resources available to…
Farm Income Outlook Shows Higher Payments, Rising Expenses in 2026
…income is expected to fall by $4.3 billion, or approximately 2.6%. Rising input expenses and lower commodity prices are contributing to the pressure on producers. Total production expenses are forecast…
Cattle Market Faces Questions Over Beef Import Proposal
…cattle prices go next. Cattle Market Beef Imports Raise Questions Commodity broker Brad Kooima says producers and market participants need more clarity about the administration’s proposal, particularly as cattle prices…
Ryan Jacobsen: California Ag’s Future Depends on Water
…2025, Jacobsen cited fertilizer costs rising 37%, fuel 31% and labor 50%. Specialty-crop costs increased about 47% over just two years. Those higher costs have collided with weak commodity prices,…
USDA Plans $30 Million Walnut Purchase to Support California Market
…from the previous marketing year. Industry officials say reducing those carryover supplies could provide additional support for prices and improve market conditions as the new crop enters the selling season….
Cattle Groups Urge Trump to Reconsider Beef Import Proposal
…increasing imports is the most effective way to address higher beef prices for consumers. While additional supplies could potentially affect prices, the groups say the policy could weaken the market…
California Citrus Faces Trade, Labor and Water Challenges
…imports. Instead, they want a more balanced market that recognizes the substantially higher costs California growers face for labor, water, fertilizer and regulatory compliance. The issue is especially serious when…
California Citrus Faces Trade, Labor and Regulatory Pressure
…to large volumes of Argentine lemons entering the U.S. market and putting downward pressure on prices. “We’re not stopping imports,” Villagomez said. “We’re just requesting balance of those imports.” There…
Rollins Defends Plan to Increase Foreign Beef Imports
…tight supplies and elevated beef prices. Balancing Beef Prices and Cattle Production President Donald Trump has announced plans to lower tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons of imported beef….
USDA Lowers Steer Price Forecasts for 2026 and 2027
…The updated forecasts come as cattle prices have faced some downward pressure following a period of historically strong values. For producers, the changes provide an indication of how USDA expects…