The California State Board of Food and Agriculture is set to host an important meeting that could shape the future of packaging within the state’s agricultural industry. The board will…
Latest Projections for California 2024-2025 Valencia Orange Crop Released
Valencia Oranges Challiyan, via Wikimedia Commons The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service have released their latest projections for the 2024-2025 Valencia…
Rollins Travels the World Promoting U.S. Agriculture Market
…our food security, but that is national security. If we lose more of our farmers and we can’t feed ourselves, we are no longer the world’s superpower. We now have…
Lipstick Farmer on “559 Farm Train”
…in love with the food in Fresno and the hardworking people. And the thing I fell in love with was rail because I could see the mass of supply chain…
United States Experiencing Significant Vegetable Import Increase
…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
…Pistachio Markets The almond market, in particular, seems to be experiencing a revival, with better demand post-tariff as countries like China and others return to the U.S. for their supply….
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
…issue extends beyond land—it impacts America’s food supply. Organic dairy farms in Sonoma and Marin counties supply 80% of California’s organic dairy products. “We lost over 14,000 farmers last year…
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…
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…
Concerns Voiced on Proposed Expansion of Futures Trading Hours
…supply and demand factors. However, industry experts argue that extending trading hours could introduce unnecessary volatility. Longer trading periods could mean lower participation rates during off-peak hours, thinning market liquidity…
Fruit Storage Trends Reflect Decline
…five-year average. This suggests that while supply has dipped slightly, it remains robust relative to historical trends. Processing Apple holdings showed a more significant shift, totaling 20.1 million—a 12% decrease…