…food distributor based in Fresno. With more than 35 years in the meat industry—and former chef credentials—Hill breaks down the challenges currently facing California’s meat supply chain. From skyrocketing beef…
California’s Beef Industry Faces Historic Supply Shortage
A Deepening Crisis in California’s Meat Industry Darren Hill, a seasoned sales manager at JD Food in Fresno, California, recently sat down to discuss the growing challenges in the state’s…
California’s Meat Industry Faces Historic Supply Crunch
…JD Food, and a long-time figure in Central California’s meat industry, highlighted the serious challenges currently facing beef production in California and across the U.S. California’s Meat Industry Faces Historic…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-19-25
…seeking support to expand distribution and visibility, including partnerships with ag companies and trade shows. New state and international versions of the decal have already reached places like Brazil and…
“My Job Depends On Ag” Celebrates 10 Years of Grassroots Impact
…Brazil and Australia. Despite never seeking to profit from the venture, Malanca and Wilson continue to look for ways to sustain the project into the next phase—possibly with help from…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
…Global Demand Countries such as India and Brazil are rapidly emerging as promising destinations for pistachio exports. South Korea is also showing heightened interest, and the broader South American market…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…record 1.5 billion-pound harvest Global demand is booming, with strong growth in India, Brazil, and South Korea Pistachios offer complete protein with all 9 essential amino acids — “like steak…
May Rural Mainstreet Index: Still Below Growth Neutral
…facing farmers this year. Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) Rural Mainstreet Economy Remains Weak 95% of Bankers Support Continuing 2017 Tax Cuts May 2025 Survey Results at-a-Glance: • The overall…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-22-25
…trade talks continue, and China negotiations are ongoing. Weather conditions in the US, Brazil, and China are impacting agricultural markets. The Make America Healthy Again Commission‘s potential ban on pesticides…
Rollins Vows Better USDA Customer Service During Road Trip
…planned, maintaining current workforce levels. In addition to domestic policy discussions, Rollins also addressed emerging challenges in global agricultural trade. Brazil recently reported its first outbreak of bird flu, prompting…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
…weather, particularly tornadoes in Kentucky, and the bird flu outbreak in Brazil. They also cover the House Budget Committee’s passage of a budget reconciliation bill that increases farm program spending…
U.S. Red Meat Exports Rise in March, Beef Hits Nine-Month High
…$1.5 million, driven largely by demand from Mexico and the Caribbean. U.S. Red Meat Exports Rise in March, Beef Hits Nine-Month High Red Meat Exports Trend Higher in March; Beef…
U.S. Withdraws from Long-Standing Trade Agreement-Tomato Tariffs to Skyrocket
…to renegotiate the agreement. As part of its response, Mexico has hinted at retaliatory measures, including the possibility of imposing tariffs on U.S. meat exports, which would significantly affect American…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-05-25
…received positive feedback from farming groups. The conversation also covered the Strengthening Local Processing Act (.pdf), which supports small meat and poultry processors by providing access to information, inspector-approved products,…