…Fertilizer Investment and Expansion for Long-Term Domestic Supply, or FIELDS program, will provide $500 million in grant funding to support both new and existing fertilizer production facilities. USDA officials say…
Fresh Fruit Prices Expected to Remain Stable Despite Lower Farm Prices
…Fresh Fruit Price Outlook Highlights Farm-Level Challenges Although retail prices have remained steady, farm-level fruit prices have told a different story. According to ERS, fruit prices at the farm level…
Kern Oil Documentary Explores California’s Energy Future
…gasoline prices. Bird noted that Californians routinely pay $1.50 to $2.00 more per gallon than motorists in many other states. Host Nick Papagni pointed out that prices in parts of…
Farm Bureau Pushes Congress to Act on Labor and Farm Bill Priorities
…Donald Trump has proposed an additional $11 billion in assistance to help farmers offset high fertilizer prices, elevated fuel costs, and other economic pressures. He stressed that specialty crop growers—including…
California Agriculture Faces Mounting Pressure: Roger Isom Sounds the Alarm on Regulations, Water, and the Future of Farming
…are new reporting requirements, Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) fees, and compliance costs that have yet to be fully determined. Unlike many industries, agriculture cannot simply increase prices to recover those…
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California Wine Industry Faces Defining Moment, Says Consultant Nicholas Karavidas
…markets with excess production while simultaneously lowering prices to move inventory. According to Karavidas, California has responded aggressively by removing vineyards, perhaps even too aggressively in some regions. While some…
Roger Isom Warns California Packaging Rules Could Increase Costs for Agriculture
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Retail Lamb Sales Climb as Consumers Continue to Pay Higher Prices
…in retail lamb sales, even as higher prices continue to weigh on overall volume. The latest figures indicate that U.S. consumers spent significantly more on lamb during the first quarter…
Steve Malanca: California Almond Crop May Tighten as Water Challenges Continue
Strong Almond Prices and Water Concerns Shape 2026 Outlook Steve Malanca California almond growers are entering the 2026 season with cautious optimism as stronger prices, manageable inventories, and steady global…
California Almond Outlook, Water Storage, and Agriculture’s Future
…many growers facing rising costs for labor, fertilizer, fuel, equipment, and water, stronger prices are welcome news. While almonds remain a central focus, water quickly became the dominant topic of…
Salinas-Watsonville Strawberry Quality Improves as Growers Reach Peak Production
…production volumes are increasing while market demand remains somewhat restrained. Salinas-Watsonville Strawberry Quality Improves Despite Market Pressure Although fruit quality is improving, prices have remained soft as growers move deeper…
Family Tree Farms Navigates Early Season, Market Shifts, and Water Challenges
…remain strong, sizing has been inconsistent on some early-season varieties. Jackson explained that larger fruit continues to command strong market prices, while smaller sizes have faced more challenging market conditions….
Produce Industry Coalition Forms to Defend USMCA Trade Benefits
…food prices. Members argue that uninterrupted trade flows contribute to a more reliable supply of fruits and vegetables, helping limit market disruptions that can lead to higher costs for consumers….