…cherry heist in the San Joaquin Valley. As cherry prices soar, criminals are increasingly targeting these high-value crops. We break down how to protect your farm and what’s driving these…
California Freight Crisis Pushing Trucking to the Brink
…Freight rates are plummeting, with brokers taking advantage of load boards to drive prices down. While one might assume trucking costs would rise with inflation and operational challenges, the opposite…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…Nick Papagni, explores the freight emergency unfolding in California. What was meant to be a routine update turned into a revealing discussion about skyrocketing insurance, fuel prices, and their cascading…
Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out”
…ideal climate and fertile land. But according to Woolf, the state is actively diminishing its natural advantages. “If we’re really interested in keeping food prices low, we should be investing…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…do more with less,” Anderson emphasizes. “And that means being incredibly precise.” From drip irrigation systems to drone-assisted applications and proprietary fertilizers, Helena’s approach is rooted in sustainability and profitability….
California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance
…regulations. Anderson emphasizes that compliance also includes maintaining education hours for advisors, not to mention the higher cost of doing business—driven largely by fuel prices. “It’s going to take a…
Citrus and Cherry Markets Heat Up in Early June
…Citrus Outlook: The citrus market is booming, with navel orange prices climbing amid limited late-season production and delays in imports. Demand remains high, a welcome sign for growers during this…
May Rural Mainstreet Index: Still Below Growth Neutral
…Rural Mainstreet index fell below growth neutral 50.0 for the 20th time in the past 21 months. • For the 12th time in the past 13 months, farmland prices sank below growth…
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
…as the wine and raisin markets, face challenges. Foglio notes that the raisin market remains stagnant, with prices hardly moving from levels seen a decade ago, despite rising farming costs….
California Ag Markets Experiencing Mixed Recovery After Tariff Disruption
…American almonds, which are known for their consistency in quality, flavor, and production standards. This resurgence in demand is reflected in improved almond prices, signaling a stronger market rebound and…
Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
…policies, and soaring fuel and electricity prices. He vowed to replace the current water board leadership and implement practical, consistent policies for water usage, including ending the practice of flushing…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-27-25
…of seed, feed, fertilizer, energy, land, and taxes, while prices remain stagnant. Reisinger noted that 45,000 farms disappear annually, affecting food security and affordability. He emphasizes the need for new…
Land Rich, Cash Poor: A Deep Dive Into California’s Farming Crisis
…land struggles to keep pace. The reasons? Rising costs of seed, feed, fertilizer, energy, and water. Stagnant or volatile crop prices. Taxes and tightening regulations. A lack of new markets…
Fruit Storage Trends Reflect Decline
…negatively impacted fruit development, reducing available supply and potentially driving up market prices. This could lead to higher costs for consumers and logistical challenges for growers and distributors. The mixed…