…“Prebiotics are the food and water conditioners that keep that pond healthy.” Some farms also use enzymes, essential oils, and phytogens to support digestion and immunity, depending on calf risk…
California Almonds at the Crossroads: Tariffs, Trade, and Hope for a Better Harvest
…not to panic. Encouragingly, lower prices reenergized buyer demand, creating the potential to rebound like last year, when almond prices hit their highest point in a decade. Rigg explained how…
California Freight Industry Crisis: Trucking Leader Speaks Out on Rising Costs and Regulations
The California freight industry crisis is hitting home for trucking companies across the state. Mark Wood, owner of Kingsburg-based Wildwood Express, is calling attention to the skyrocketing fuel prices, restrictive…
Trucking in Crisis: Mark Wood Sounds the Alarm on California Freight
…and emotional account of the challenges confronting the freight industry: skyrocketing fuel prices, suffocating regulations, skyrocketing insurance premiums, and an increasingly uncertain future for diesel vehicles. He warns that freight,…
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
…Oakland. Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress The delegation included a senior official from Morocco’s National Office of Food Safety, along with agricultural importers and industry leaders. During the roundtable…
California Dairy in the Spotlight: Generations of Dedication and a Future of Uncertainty
…our food comes from. Host Nick Papagni and co-host Josh McGill emphasized the importance of representation for farmers on state boards and in politics. They underscored the lack of understanding…
HELP Act Would Aid Livestock Transporters
…exemptions granted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) during the pandemic. According to the NCBA, this legislation is critical to protect animal welfare, ensure food supply continuity, and…
California Sues USDA Over SNAP Data Demand
…block the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from collecting sensitive information about individuals receiving food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In California, this program is known as…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-30-25
…in California’s water governance. If you care about food, water, or the future of agriculture, this is an episode you can’t miss. Subscribe to the AgNet West podcast on your…
USDA July Cattle Report Reveals Continued Decline in Herd Size
…cattle inventories shrinking, the supply of beef available to processors and retailers is expected to remain constrained. This may continue to place upward pressure on beef prices in the near…
California Avocado Commission Praises USDA Reorganization Efforts
Strengthening USDA Services to Support Farmers and Safeguard Food Supply The California Avocado Commission is applauding a recent move by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restructure key components…
California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy
…Prices Below Break-Even—But Buyers Must Be Warned Toor expressed concern about current almond prices, which he described as below growers’ breakeven points. “If buyers keep purchasing at unsustainable prices, one…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
…American food safety and production systems. Also making waves: a major trade agreement with the European Union. With 15% tariffs still in place on European imports and zero tariffs on…
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
…perishability of fruits and vegetables means that even short-term disruptions can lead to increased waste, higher prices, and reduced accessibility for consumers. The groups are urging all three governments to…