…a final forecast of 1.14 million tons. This figure is 7.6% higher than last month’s estimate and 2.7% above last season’s total. The upward revision is due to a 2…
Fertilizer Prices Steady as Brazil Potash Secures Funding
…prices are still elevated, the lack of dramatic changes has provided a temporary sense of consistency for producers planning nutrient purchases. Fertilizer Prices Steady as Brazil Potash Secures Funding According…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…oversupply and tariffs are weighing on prices. “Hopefully demand picks up. Maybe fewer people are eating fruit because of diet trends—who knows?” Closing Thoughts from a Bulldog Farmer A Fresno…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
…LeMay noted. The cooler conditions are contributing to better fruit set and ripening, giving growers optimism for higher yields and quality. Navigating Trade and Tariffs While Canada and Mexico remain…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…Ag Nick Foglio Foglio described a softening hay market, where top-end delivered alfalfa prices peaked around $275 per ton but have since dipped. Dry cow hay prices hover between $170–$190…
George Washington Helped Grow American Farming
…wheat prices surged in Europe due to a population boom, Washington and other large landowners became some of the first Americans to export grain to Europe and the West Indies—laying…
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
…of Higher Consumer Prices Critics, including U.S. companies that operate tomato farms in Mexico, warn that the tariff will increase costs for American consumers. Tim Richards, a professor at Arizona…
Hilton Eyes Regulatory Overhaul for California Ag
…the side of business and helping them to succeed.” Aiming for $3 Gas and Pro-Business Policy Hilton stated one of his top goals would be to reduce fuel prices by…
Mid-July Update: Hay and Alfalfa Market Prices
Hay and Alfalfa Prices Holding, But Softening Slightly Nick Papagni, known as “The Ag Meter,” sat down with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities to get a current snapshot of the…
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
…core problem is the failure to provide enough water to keep fertile land productive. Freight, Fuel, and Cost Concerns With gas prices projected to spike, Hartwig highlighted the broader threat…
Border Closure Halts Livestock Trade Amid Screw Worm Threat
…could exacerbate shortages and further impact prices at the consumer level. With the ports now closed and no timeline for reopening, the U.S. livestock industry braces for uncertainty. Cooperation with…
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
…skyrocket—12 to 14 times higher than in years past. These costs span everything from worker safety requirements to administrative paperwork and recordkeeping for water and pesticide use. The regulatory landscape,…
Tariffs and Oversupply Strain California Walnut Growers
…2015 and 2016, strong international demand and high prices spurred growers to dramatically increase acreage. Countries like China and India looked like high-growth markets, prompting many farmers to plant new…
India Tariff Cut Boosts California Walnut Outlook
…is ideal for California,” said Jameson. “Last year, prices were up but yields were down. This year, we’re hoping for strong yields and solid prices—that could finally deliver real profits…