…With ranchers unable to retain enough heifers for breeding, herd rebuilding is stalled — and that means beef prices will stay high through at least 2026. Even so, demand has…
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…a wide range of issues, from ongoing cattle shortages and high beef prices to Proposition 12’s effect on pork, the outlook for turkey season, and the unique challenges facing California’s…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…Market Prices Firming Despite quality concerns, almond prices are climbing back after an early-season plunge. Prices fell below $2 per pound when 3-billion-pound projections dominated headlines, but with actual yields…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…benefits: Soil Fertility: Ashes from burned grasses, shrubs, and trees acted as a natural fertilizer, returning vital nutrients to the soil. Weed Control: Fire cleared competing vegetation, making it easier…
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
…prices. But Malanka’s firsthand reports from the field paint a different picture. Yields are consistently off across the Central Valley, with haulers seeing reductions ranging anywhere from 10 to 22…
Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture: America’s First Farm Organization
…with crop varieties, soil amendments, and fertilizer reflected his scientific curiosity. As a founding member of the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture, Franklin brought both credibility and vision to the…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…state’s agricultural capacity will have long-term consequences: higher food prices, lower quality, and greater dependence on imports. “If we keep thinking like this,” he said, “California won’t be able to…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…shifting policies, soaring costs, and technological pressures are pushing many farmers to the brink. California farmers, already burdened by water shortages, must also contend with labor shortages, rising fertilizer prices,…
California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
…farmers, including low commodity prices, rising costs, abandoned farmland, and pest challenges such as rodents destroying orchards and drip systems. He encouraged small and young farmers to take advantage of…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50
…and the launch of their innovative new fertilizer product, Benvireo TerraLux. Gina explained how this nitrogen fertilizer is created by capturing and converting dairy waste into a clean, safe, plant-available…
Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
…of trouble.” According to John, only a few wineries are profitable today. Factors include high fuel and energy costs, labor expenses, and increasing regulations. Equipment prices have tripled over the…
California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: Marlena Paolilli
…550,000 acres of vineyards, industry leaders like Jeff Bitter of Allied Grape Growers believe acreage needs to shrink to about 500,000 to stabilize prices. “There’s just an overabundance of wine…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
…soft, with prices aligning closely to weakened milk futures. Hot weather continues to reduce cow productivity, while out-of-state inventories linger due to weaker export demand. Perhaps most alarming, Folio warned…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…they send someone our way,” he said. Facing the Future Despite the dealership’s commitment, Stan is candid about the uncertainty California farmers face. Rising input costs—fuel, chemicals, fertilizer, and equipment—paired…