California’s almond industry is entering the 2026 harvest with optimism as strong global demand, stable prices, and a slightly smaller crop position growers for another successful marketing year. On today’s…
Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets, Screwworm, Wolves, and California’s Agricultural Future
…important role in supplying America’s hamburger market by blending with domestic beef trimmings. Rather than harming the industry, these imports help stabilize production and moderate consumer prices during periods of…
Kevin Kester Discusses Beef Markets, Land Use and California Policy in Part 2
…said the cattle industry remains optimistic. Strong cattle prices continue to support producers, and forecasts calling for the potential return of El Niño this fall could bring much-needed rainfall to…
How Early American Farmers Built a Thriving Agricultural Economy
…for wheat, driving prices higher across European markets. Large American farmers who produced more grain than domestic markets required recognized an opportunity. Farmers like George Washington began exporting surplus wheat…
Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State to Celebrate the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry
…will have opportunities to learn about: Robotics in agriculture Precision irrigation Agricultural software Drone technology Fertilizer innovations Precision farming techniques Goudreau hopes these exhibits will surprise attendees who may not…
Global Cherry Markets Shift as Harvests Expand Across the Northern Hemisphere
…added competition and putting downward pressure on prices. A recent report showed how harvest activity across the Northern Hemisphere is reshaping cherry supplies and influencing export demand. Growers and marketers…
California Walnuts Eye Strong 2026 After Global Success
…new crop. While grower prices continue to face pressure from global economic conditions and international competition, California walnuts remain highly sought after because of their superior quality, consistency, and reliability….
USDA Launches FIELDS Program to Expand Domestic Fertilizer Production
…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…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…have to offer. We can make anything from thermal welded belts, die cut parts from any industry material available to hullers, nursery carts, fertilizer and nut loaders to sort tables,…
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…