…thousand cuts.” New rules, from water restrictions to pesticide reporting mandates, add layers of difficulty for growers already facing razor-thin margins. He warned that transparency rules like public “spray day”…
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
…pesticide bans that fuel rodent infestations, she argued that Sacramento lawmakers lack both “skin in the game” and basic understanding of agriculture. “They make rules and policies without knowing what…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…grape production. Almond orchards face rodent infestations, with limited pesticide options. Rising costs for labor, utilities, and materials challenge profitability. “Farming is one of the hardest businesses,” Melissa notes. “You’re…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…to protect local industries. Regulatory Pressures and Political Climate One of the central themes of the interview was the mounting regulatory burden on California farmers. From pesticide restrictions to environmental…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…Eastern markets favor pallet-level trading. Freight, Labor, and Logistics Freight disruptions during COVID-19 were severe, but shipping and container availability have improved. Minturn has not faced significant labor shortages due…
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
…2026. Companies listed in the FDA Export List Module must submit a simple one-page statement via the GACC portal that includes: Company name GACC approval number Authorized signature Company seal…
New Survey Targets Farm Conservation Efforts
…to the public on the CEAP Cropland Assessments page at nrcs.usda.gov. These results will help inform decisions on how to better support sustainable agriculture across the United States. Sponsored Content…
HELP Act Would Aid Livestock Transporters
…Proven Safety During the Pandemic Skye Krebs, Oregon rancher and chair of NCBA’s Policy Division, emphasized that livestock haulers demonstrated safe and effective transport during the COVID-19 pandemic, when temporary…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…all needing to function without interruption. Tomato Demand Shifts Post-COVID Green acknowledged the industry has seen softening demand for tomato paste in recent years—something that previously had been quite inelastic….
Farm Bankruptcy on the Rise Amid Economic Strain
…agricultural industry experienced before the COVID-19 pandemic. Ryan Loy, an extension economist with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, reports that 259 Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings occurred between…
Tomato Trade Shift Pressures U.S. Processors
…provided insight into the current state of the tomato processing market. He pointed to a marked shift in demand and pricing following the COVID-19 pandemic. “Post-COVID, that has changed,” Green…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…Business Centers—a key initiative launched to support small farmers and local food enterprises across the United States. Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program A COVID-Era Initiative Designed for…
Senators Resist Effort to Override Prop 12
…the proposed legislation as “particularly draconian,” noting that it aims to eliminate existing state and local standards with no federal substitutes. The controversy arises as lawmakers consider a scaled-back version…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…for more information about the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program can visit the Market Intel page at fb.org. The USDA and AFBF encourage all eligible farmers and ranchers to take action…
