…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…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…600,000 tons of surplus forage has entered the local market, driving prices down and creating a placement crisis for farmers and dairies. Why It Matters Alfalfa is being replaced in…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…value, many farmers struggle to make a living due to skyrocketing costs for essentials like seed, fertilizer, and equipment, while crop prices remain stagnant. Reisinger explores how this economic pressure…
Production and Transition of Fresh Produce Looks Promising
…production period for green bell peppers. Currently, growers in the state are seeing stable volumes, ensuring a consistent market supply. Prices for extra-large and large green bell peppers remain steady…
Avocados and Saving Water
…is the single biggest cost for avocado growers. More than the harvest or fertilizer. There’s close to 3000 Avocado growers in California and 2025 looks to be a big year…
Cattle Market Currently Navigating Uncharted Territory
Cattle pens Robin Drayton, via Wikimedia Commons The cattle market is currently navigating uncharted territory, with record-breaking prices and unprecedented numbers. Market analyst Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net explains the factors…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-15-25
…pushback, particularly on SNAP benefits, which could be cut by $290 billion over 10 years. The bill also includes safety net provisions for farmers, such as better reference prices and…
Fig Crop Shaping Up to be Promising
…the crop is expected to be exported to Canada, continuing the region’s international presence in fig production. Due to rising production costs and potential impacts from tariffs, prices are anticipated…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-09-25
…that agriculture is a small part of overall trade agreements. Additionally, the high cost of gas in California despite lower crude oil prices was attributed to high taxes and refinery…
Almond Update: Role in Culinary World Extends Beyond ‘Snacking’
…been used as an essential ingredient in food production. He notes that returning to this ingredient-based approach will be beneficial, particularly as prices rise. “We can go back to being…
California Farmland Value Depreciating
…today don’t produce enough cash flow to service. The debt and farming cost are so high like fuel, labor, insurance, fertilizer, and pesticides among others. FID ground is still trading…
U.S. Withdraws from Long-Standing Trade Agreement-Tomato Tariffs to Skyrocket
…The introduction of this tariff could disrupt supply chains, raise prices for consumers, and limit access to preferred tomato varieties. The Mexican government is pushing back against the decision, seeking…
AgNet News Hour Tueday, 05-06-25
…gas prices. Despite the ban’s overturn, it still needs Senate and presidential approval. Electric vehicle sales in California remained stagnant at 21.4% in 2024, missing the 2026 goal. The show…
California Orange Crop Update
…supplies, as well as limited availability for sweet and large size Valencia oranges. This is causing prices to steadily increase and show a significant upward trend. The availability of Mandarin…