…and purees. This strong dual-market demand ensures growers can meet both retail and processing needs—bolstering economic stability and supply chain efficiency. Early Harvest, Strategic Promotions California’s river pear growing district…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-07-25
…experience in agriculture. Nick and Josh also highlight the balance between innovation and practicality—exploring how state-level decisions about solar development and energy policy are impacting rural communities and long-term food…
Southern Border Action Could Protect Farms
…His message is clear: fixing the border isn’t just about immigration—it’s about protecting farmworkers and America’s food supply. Southern Border Action Could Protect Farms Coyotes Exploiting Farm Labor In a…
Assemblyman Slams Hollywood Tax Breaks, Defends Farmers
…every other profession: “Our farmers give us the ability to be lawyers, doctors, actors—because they provide the most essential need: food and water.” For full insights, listen to Tangipa’s full…
David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
…of preserving it for food production. “The Williamson Act was intended to keep farmland, farmland,” Tangipa said. “Farmers are carbon-capturing through photosynthesis. They should be credited, not penalized.” Immigration and…
Ethanol Production Nears Full Capacity in U.S.
…of utilization reflects efficient resource management and responsiveness to market signals, without the risk of significant overproduction. Additionally, stable ethanol output supports fuel supply reliability, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and…
NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production Survey
…and export markets, and are vital to consumer food supplies, culinary industries, and sustainable agriculture systems. By gathering accurate data, NASS seeks to support informed decision-making among policymakers, researchers, and…
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
…tree nut markets also recorded appreciable price gains, a result of seasonal pressures and market demand favoring high-value crops. These increases, however, were tempered by price declines in food-grade grains,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-04-25
…1776? Nick and Josh reflect on that transformation, emphasizing how fewer people grow food today—but the role of the American farmer is more critical than ever. They also call out…
USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers
…USDA’s support is helping to safeguard both rural economies and the national food supply. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…California headquarters, the group received an overview of marketing strategies, cutting-edge research, and the almond industry’s role in the global food supply. The experience was capped with a visit to…
H-2A Guestworker Program Burdening California Farmers
…transportation, and food. California’s $16.50 state minimum wage sets a high baseline, which significantly increases the total cost of compliance. “It’s a very costly program,” Cunha noted. “It’s not workable…
Imperial Valley Sugar Plant Closure Raises Crop Market Concerns
…affects not just growers but also the fine balance of supply and demand across multiple crops. Leimgruber emphasized that overproduction in other crops could now lower prices, compounding challenges. Diverse…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…and food. “If you solve a water shortage and create a food shortage, I’m not sure if you’ve really bettered the state.” He fears that state officials are quietly advancing…