…the unusually early 2026 growing season, citrus and tree fruit production, water availability, fertilizer prices and his outlook for California agriculture. The conversation also highlighted Warkentin’s philosophy of crop management:…
Kyle Kirkland Targets Water, Agriculture and Costs
…lines, while agricultural producers face many of the same expenses alongside labor, fertilizer and freight costs. During the interview, Kirkland cited declines in California oil production, gasoline refining, housing construction,…
California Growers Prepare for Winter as USDA Announces $8 Billion in Farm Relief
…increased input costs and temporary market disruptions. According to the announcement discussed on the show, payments will be calculated using factors including planted acreage, production costs and commodity prices. Importantly…
USDA Announces $13.8 Billion in Farm Payments as Autonomous Spraying Technology Advances
…year. The increase reflects higher reference prices established through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, providing additional financial support to eligible producers facing lower commodity prices or production challenges. Fordyce…
Beef Imports Fall Short of Expectations, With Little Impact on Grocery Prices
…to have been limited so far. Ground Beef Prices Show Little Change Lowering grocery store beef prices was a central goal of the import plan, but Speer said consumers have…
California PCA Warns of Rising Costs, Emerging Pests and Challenges for Growers
…greater difficulty controlling pests that were once managed with broader-spectrum products. Meanwhile, rising input costs are putting additional pressure on agricultural operations. Warkentin said sulfur prices have doubled over the…
Jamie Johansson Outlines Priorities for California Agriculture
…to evaluate their effects on energy prices, fuel costs and the broader economy. He questioned whether promised long-term savings from certain climate-related requirements have materialized. He also advocated greater legislative…
Proposed Russian Diesel Supplies Draw Support and Criticism
…prices at a recent event. “I heard it last night at an event that I was at, the high diesel prices that are impacting everyone,” Barrasso said. Diesel is a…
Post-Civil War Wheat Prices Push Farmers Toward Corn and Livestock
Wheat Boom During the Civil War Gives Way to a Market Collapse During the Civil War, strong wheat prices encouraged many American farmers to plant more of the crop. With…
California Trucking Faces Rising Fuel Costs and Regulations
California’s trucking industry is facing mounting pressure from rising diesel prices, insurance expenses, regulatory uncertainty and questions about the future of heavy-duty transportation. These challenges are particularly significant for agriculture,…
California Trucking Industry Confronts Rising Fuel Costs
…of trucking in California. He said fuel prices, insurance, regulations and other operating expenses are making it increasingly difficult for companies to absorb additional costs without eventually passing them along…
California Walnuts Face Global Challenges and New Opportunities
…Jameson said California represents approximately 21 percent of global walnut production, compared with about 53 percent for China. With California facing high costs for water, labor, fertilizer, fuel, land, equipment…
34th Annual Nutrient Management Conference Set for October in Stockton
…will include stops at fertilizer manufacturing facilities, giving attendees an opportunity to learn more about the fertilizer supply chain and production process. Registration Now Open The conference is designed to…
Wheat Demand Transformed Mid-Atlantic Agriculture
…trade during this period. A thriving fur-pelt export business sent valuable pelts to European markets and contributed additional wealth to the region. European Population Growth Drives Wheat Prices The economic…