…the processing level and enhances customer satisfaction. “We’ve got to join hand in hand, arm in arm, with the growers and walk forward together,” he said. “We’re going to figure…
Plymouth Colony Crops: Corn, Tobacco, and Early Trade
…produced, but they soon recognized the value of exchanging surplus goods. Meat, which was hard to preserve, was often traded for furs and fruits. These transactions laid the foundation for…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…processing, trucking, equipment, and local businesses. “Your farm is not only hiring,” Douglas explained. “There’s trucking tied to that. There are the local inputs where you’re buying seed, fertilizer, and…
Beef Prices, Prop 12, and Holiday Meat Trends on AgNet News Hour
…dark meat vs. white meat, turkey vs. ham — one thing was clear: for California families, meat remains at the center of both daily meals and holiday traditions. Catch the…
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
A Return to the Conversation Nick Papagni recently welcomed back Darren Hill, Sales Manager at JD Food and former five-star chef, to discuss the current state of the meat industry….
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…almond consists of three parts: Hull Shell Nut (meat) — the portion growers are paid for, usually 25% of the total weight This year, nut turnout has declined significantly, with…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
…Stability Jake Barcellos At A-Bar Ag, diversification is key. The farm produces multiple tree and row crops including: Almonds and pistachios Pomegranates and olives (for oil) Pima cotton, processing tomatoes,…
Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity
…of nutrition early on can significantly increase red meat yield and consistency. Industry Collaboration The report also stresses communication across the supply chain. Feedlots increasingly expect calves to arrive with…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…concern to a community safety threat, citing attacks on pets, horses, and even children. In regulatory news, the EPA declined stricter wastewater rules for meat and poultry processors, concluding that…
George Grant and the Introduction of Angus Cattle to America
…the settlers did not halt progress. The Angus breed took root in America, admired for its adaptability, quality meat, and contribution to building the nation’s cattle industry. From these first…
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
…market in Salinas, particularly for hearts, cartons, and processing. While the same varieties may not be used across regions, Syngenta designs solutions specific to environmental conditions. “Warm season, cool season,…
Florida FFA Leaders Share Their Passion for Agriculture at Specialty Crop Expo
…grade with floriculture and meat judging competitions, experiences that showed her the value of hard work and persistence. “There was something about putting work into a project and then seeing…
Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
…fruit eligible for processing, a “big breakthrough” that industry leaders have sought for years. Additionally, block grants for hurricane relief and over $100 million in state funding for citrus research…
Role of Shorthorn Cattle in American Agricultural History
…served as reliable sources of beef, ensuring families had meat to sustain them through harsher seasons. This versatility made Shorthorns an indispensable part of daily farm life for many pioneer…