…go unharvested, rural businesses would suffer, and food prices could rise for families across the country,” Little said. The Farm Bureau expressed optimism following recent signals from the President indicating…
Morada Produce Reports Cherry Shortage
…marketing needs. California Cherry Crop Shrinks, Prices Surge: Insights from Morada Produce’s Mike Jameson “The crop was just under 4.8 million cartons—nearly half of what we saw the previous two…
Wine Grape Market Struggles: Jeff Bitter Shares Tough Outlook
…shortages, high fuel prices, and persistent state-level economic pressures. “It’s been very difficult as we go forward here to be sustainable economically,” he added. As the industry navigates these turbulent…
Organic Citrus Sales Surge in 2024, Topping $300 Million
…ongoing preference for produce grown with fewer synthetic inputs. Market Outlook and Industry Access The positive trajectory of organic citrus is a strong indicator of broader shifts in produce purchasing…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25
…from cotton due to market challenges. He emphasizes the growing importance of smart crop rotation, dependable labor contractors, and adjusting to the rising costs of freight and inputs. But it’s…
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Ease Ag Transport Weight Limits
…inputs, improving both cost-effectiveness and supply chain performance. Key Benefits for California Agriculture For California’s vast and diverse ag sector, the impact could be substantial. Growers and suppliers often depend…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-23-25
…prices and historic lows in cattle supply (the lowest since 1951) to the impacts of Prop 12 on pork producers, Hill shares insights on where meat prices are headed and…
California’s Beef Industry Faces Historic Supply Shortage
…of menus.” This stable—and even strengthening—demand, coupled with drastically reduced cattle numbers, is driving beef prices higher. “When demand stays steady and actually catering on the stronger side, and you…
California’s Meat Industry Faces Historic Supply Crunch
…wise with your menu pricing. You’ve got to merchandise your cuts correctly and not be afraid to adjust prices.” He emphasized that cost increases in distribution, fueled by diesel prices…
Spring Rainfall Bring Thrip Challenges to California Citrus Growers
…in vegetation spurred by the abundant rainfall. “We see higher thrip pressures in the field,” he added. Crop Quality and Market Implications Silva noted that their team at Kings River…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…diesel prices soaring and regulatory burdens piling up, truckers and ag haulers are reaching a breaking point. Special guest Nick Folio from Folio Commodities joins the show with real talk…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-16-25
…team tackles the state’s looming gas tax increase, refinery closures, and ongoing push toward electrification. With gas prices already topping $5 per gallon, the hosts express concern over the rising…
Domestic Lemons in High Demand as Imports Decline
…higher demand and higher price for the domestic crop,” said Silva. Import Shift and Tariff Impacts Early in the season, the lemon market was saturated with imported fruit, which limited…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…credited the USDA’s swift response to the avian flu outbreak for dramatically lowering egg prices—wholesale down by 65% and retail prices following at 25%. She also highlighted action on foreign…