…closure of multiple oil refineries as an example of regulatory overreach contributing to skyrocketing gas prices. “It’s time for government to get out of the way,” he said. Water and…
Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
…competitor—offering lower prices and shorter shelf life,” he noted. Jameson identified India as a game-changer: if tariffs drop to competitive levels, California walnuts could see a massive export surge. Domestic…
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
…indexes ticking upward. This contributed to a 1.7% overall rise in agricultural prices, reflecting complex shifts across key sectors. Ag Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs Crop…
Imperial Valley Sugar Plant Closure Raises Crop Market Concerns
…“and then you’re talking about a huge support industry—harvest, planting, chemical and fertilizer companies. We had 28,000 acres of sugar beets this year.” The loss of a key processing facility…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…depressed alfalfa prices, Leimgruber continues working 10 to 20 nights in a row to meet dairy demand. He remains cautiously optimistic. “Ag markets are cyclical. When shortages happen, markets adjust….
California Cherry Crop Plummets by 50%, Prices Spike
…was challenging for multiple reasons.” Short Window, High Prices—Then Competition California cherries typically have a short marketing window—mid-April to mid-May. Prices surged early in the season due to limited supply….
Avocado Markets Shift Amid Rising U.S. Shipments and Holiday Demand
…Mexico remained the top supplier, followed by Peru, California, and Colombia. Prices have held steady for now, but rising inventories are beginning to create pressure as the market braces for…
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…9 million the year prior. That limited supply drove prices sky-high, but also left many orchards—especially in Southern regions like Kern County—completely unharvested. Beyond the numbers, Jameson highlights advances in…
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 Farm Bureau Responds to Immigration Enforcement Concerns
…go unharvested, rural businesses would suffer, and food prices could rise for families across the country,” Little said. The Farm Bureau expressed optimism following recent signals from the President indicating…
Morada Produce Reports Cherry Shortage
…marketing needs. California Cherry Crop Shrinks, Prices Surge: Insights from Morada Produce’s Mike Jameson “The crop was just under 4.8 million cartons—nearly half of what we saw the previous two…
Wine Grape Market Struggles: Jeff Bitter Shares Tough Outlook
…shortages, high fuel prices, and persistent state-level economic pressures. “It’s been very difficult as we go forward here to be sustainable economically,” he added. As the industry navigates these turbulent…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board
Three Vacancies Open on Key Agricultural Oversight Board The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications to fill three vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board,…
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Ease Ag Transport Weight Limits
…required Optimizing load capacities Lowering fuel and labor costs The proposed adjustment is designed to benefit the movement of dry bulk agricultural commodities such as grain, fertilizer, and other key…