…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…
Tom McClintock on California Water, Wildfires and Farm Policy
…He cited gasoline and electricity prices as examples, claiming California motorists pay substantially more for fuel than the national average and that electricity costs are approximately twice the national average….
Steve Hilton Outlines Plans for California Agriculture Ahead of Governor’s Race
…also outlined several broader economic proposals, including reducing gasoline prices to $3 per gallon, exempting the first $150,000 of income from state income taxes and capping annual vehicle registration fees…
How Radio Helped Transform American Agriculture
…radio, offering a convenient way to follow grain prices without relying solely on other sources of communication. For farmers and grain producers, market prices are essential to making informed decisions…
Farm Bureau Seeks More Agricultural Relief as USDA Payment Details Remain Unclear
…prices. The range of affected commodities could make the program’s structure especially important. Producers across different sectors face varying production costs and financial pressures, meaning the payment formulas and eligibility…
Congressman Tom McClintock Discusses California’s Rising Costs, Energy Policies and Economic Future
…McClintock reflected on California’s economic transformation over several decades, arguing that state policies have contributed to higher costs for residents and businesses. He pointed to gasoline and electricity prices as…
California Growers Urged to Prioritize Post-Harvest Tree Nutrition
…soil. According to Isaak, the company’s approach is intended to help growers use nutrients efficiently while applying fewer gallons of fertilizer than may be required with some conventional liquid fertilizer…
Holloway Agronomist Highlights Soil Health and Gypsum Benefits
…She also emphasized the importance of balanced plant nutrition. Applying more fertilizer does not necessarily produce better results; crops need the right nutrients in appropriate amounts for their growing conditions….
Karl Warkentin Discusses Central Valley Farming Challenges
…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…