…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…
USDA Lowers 2026 Butter Forecast as Dairy Product Prices Shift
…whey prices in 2026 and 2027. Butter and Nonfat Dry Milk Forecasts USDA lowered its 2026 butter price forecast by four cents per pound, bringing the projection to $1.65 per pound….
Rosa Brothers Milk: From Tulare Dairy to California Brand
…with the family’s former reliance on commodity milk prices. Rosa said commodity milk production can be around break-even depending on the processor and pay price, while strong beef prices have…
Rosa Brothers Part 2: Innovation Helps a California Dairy Keep Growing
…some tweaks on our facility to accommodate growth,” Rosa said. The future isn’t without challenges. Water availability, energy prices, insurance, freight and other rising costs remain concerns for operating a…