…in vegetable imports could reflect sustained consumer interest in processed and frozen food categories. With evolving dietary habits and technological advancements in food preservation, the demand for imported vegetables—especially frozen…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…that. The second thing I fell in love with was the food basket. America’s food basket, the fruit, the stone fruit, the almonds, everything, the pluots. My God, I fell…
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…
American Agriculture History Minute: Vision for Rural Electrification
…benefits included enabling running water in homes and powering refrigerators for food preservation, though Roosevelt emphasized the importance of making this power affordable. Mark concludes by noting that Roosevelt won…
Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer Sounds Alarm on California Ag Issues
…across social platforms under the name Dairy Girl Diaries and calls on readers to share her content widely—even if they can’t personally engage with lawmakers. Protecting Our Food Future This…
Land Rich, Cash Poor: A Deep Dive Into California’s Farming Crisis
…about giving America’s food producers the tools and freedom to adapt. Whether you’re a farmer, policymaker, or consumer, this issue affects you. Food security, local economies, and environmental stewardship all…
Rollins: “To Make America Healthy Again, We Must Make Agriculture Great Again”
…national wellness efforts. “Without American agriculture at the center of this discussion,” Rollins declared, “we cannot truly make America healthy again.” Rollins praised the current state of the nation’s food…
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…
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
…and how that affects the food of everybody, it affects the availability, the security, the health and the affordability of our food. We keep wiping out farmers like this, food…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-23-25
…high public confidence in pesticide use for affordable food. Additionally, California walnut growers produce 603,000 tons annually, valued at $1.04 billion, and are expected to have a bountiful year. The…