…is the single biggest cost for avocado growers. More than the harvest or fertilizer. There’s close to 3000 Avocado growers in California and 2025 looks to be a big year…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
…management. The discussion also touched on California’s mis-allocation of funds intended for homelessness and high-speed rail. Labor trafficking in agriculture was the main discussion point in the final segment, spotlighting…
Cattle Market Currently Navigating Uncharted Territory
…driving this trend and what cattle producers should consider moving forward. One of the biggest concerns in the industry is the rising cost of feeder cattle. Producers looking to buy…
Handling the Tariff Combination in Mexico and U.S.
…highlighting their U.S. economic contributions to policymakers while navigating the cost pressures from tariffs. However, the broader manufacturing sector’s reliance on imported input means that tariffs often create trade-offs, benefiting…
California’s Agriculture Industry Faces Urgent Aging Challenge
…sector is not only a fundamental part of the economy but also a leader in producing specialty crops such as almonds, strawberries, and lettuce—commodities that require highly skilled labor. The…
California Wine Industry Hurting
…organic wines. It costs 20% more to make organic wines but the payoff could be much bigger. Younger folks want echo friendly and 59% preferred organic. The wine market is…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-15-25
…increases the federal premium cost share from 65% to 80%. It also includes provisions for trade promotion programs and conservation funding. Additionally, CAL/OSHA issued its first citation under the new…
A Showcase of Cutting-Edge Agricultural Technology
…technology demonstrated significant improvements in agricultural efficiency, optimizing crop yields while reducing labor-intensive tasks. Beyond the competition, the event fostered a collaborative spirit, uniting students, researchers, farmers, and industry professionals…
Registration Now Open for the 2025 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…specialty crop growers. Big-picture topics like labor, trade and marketing will be addressed as well as targeted tracks for specific crops. That means a more diverse, engaged audience for the…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-09-25
…California’s leading farm bankruptcies, with 216 Chapter 12 filings nationwide in 2024, 17 from California. Key issues include high input costs, labor regulations, and natural disasters. The American Farm Bureau…
Senate Bill 628 Fails to Advance in Committee
…costs, market fluctuations, and broader economic challenges. These bankruptcies highlight the difficult balance between labor protections and economic sustainability in the agricultural sector. The debate surrounding SB 628 reflects ongoing…
Coastal California Produce Faces Weather Challenges
…yields are especially light as growers move to the Salinas Valley, where the cool, damp weather is reducing stand quality. Brussels sprout production from Mexico is also struggling, with labor…
California Farmland Value Depreciating
…today don’t produce enough cash flow to service. The debt and farming cost are so high like fuel, labor, insurance, fertilizer, and pesticides among others. FID ground is still trading…
AgNet News Hour Tueday, 05-06-25
…and the Department of Government Energy. This policy aims to ensure lending compliance with an executive order on government cost efficiency. Nick and Lorrie then discussed the DOGE loan review,…