…broader implications of tariffs on agricultural trade, including the high costs of farming in California due to labor, fuel, and water expenses. Nick also mentions an upcoming interview with Steve…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…both silage and baled forage. Placing this local hay from a week-to-week standpoint is as labor intensive as it’s ever been. You will have more hay even come online here within the…
Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Receives Recognition
…a stable labor force. Her influence spans all 50 states and reaches more than 60 countries, underscoring her global impact on the industry. Beyond immigration policy, Ford has been a…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
…healthcare costs, drawing parallels to smoking and healthcare. The segment concluded with a brief on securing the border and the impact on labor policies. The Ag-Net News Hour hosts, then…
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…
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…
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
DepositPhotos image Senate Bill 628, authored by California State Senator Shannon Grove, failed to advance in the state senate’s Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement Committee. The bill sought to establish…
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 Thursday, 05-01-25
…agriculture and the economy. Additionally, specialty crop growers are receiving support through the USDA’s Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program, addressing challenges like rising costs, labor shortages, and trade disruptions….
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…vegetables, herbs, and nursery plants. These costs include handling perishables, controlled transport, protective packaging, and higher labor demands. Applications for the program closed on January 10. Payments are handled through…