…supply of meat and eggs for family consumption, as well as a valuable commodity for trade. Their versatility and practicality made them a vital component of early American farm life….
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…and Brazil, helping American growers expand international sales. Reciprocal trade agreements have leveled the playing field for U.S. pistachios, boosting confidence for California farmers competing on the world stage. Challenges…
How Pioneers Hunted and Preserved Food After 1776
…that specific time. There was no refrigeration or reliable method for preserving meat, so overhunting would have led to waste. Only during the colder winter months, when natural refrigeration was…
California Almonds at the Crossroads: Tariffs, Trade, and Hope for a Better Harvest
…international trade dynamics and tariffs have created significant uncertainty. While exports remain vital—70 to 90% of Minturn’s business is overseas—demand from countries like China has sharply declined since 2017. However,…
Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports
…meat and dairy. U.S. pork and dairy exports continue to face strict sanitary certificate requirements, which the two parties have agreed to streamline in future negotiations. Geographical Indicators and Other…
USDA Pays Millions to California Dairies Amid Bird Flu Milk Losses
…Compounding the hardship is the loss of livestock. Dairy cows that die from the virus cannot produce milk or be sold for meat, adding another layer of financial strain. The…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
…open more doors for farmers across the country. But the real meat of today’s show comes from an extended interview with Sonny Toor of Valley Pride Ag Company. Toor shares…
Red Meat Production Slips in June as Beef Output Declines
USDA Reports Slight Drop in Monthly Red Meat Output According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), red meat production declined slightly in June 2025, falling…
Proposition 12 Drives Up Pork Costs, NPPC Warns
…concern, Cook said, is that if more states follow California’s lead, higher pork prices could become a nationwide issue, limiting access to affordable meat for millions of families. Legislative Push…
2025 California Almond Crop Forecast Hits 3 Billion Pounds
…at a robust 3 billion meat pounds. That figure marks a 7% increase from the USDA’s subjective May forecast and a 10% jump from last year’s harvest of 2.73 billion…
Ground Beef Prices Hit Historic Highs Amid Supply Chain Strains
…of Agriculture, the total number of farms in the United States fell by 7% from 2017 to 2022. The American Farm Bureau Federation attributes this trend to persistently high production…
Five-Point Food Safety Plan for Meat and Poultry Unveiled
In a major policy announcement, USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveiled a new five-point food safety plan designed to enhance the safety of meat and poultry products in the…
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
U.S. Imposes 50% Tariff on Brazilian Beef Brazilian meat exporters are reassessing their shipment plans to the United States after President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian…
USDA Lab Opens with Food Safety Focus
…FSIS to Play Central Role The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which is tasked with ensuring the safety, wholesomeness, and accurate labeling of meat, poultry, and egg products,…