Photo by Evergreens and Dandelions on Unsplash Diesel prices are putting additional pressure on farmers as harvest season gets underway, with fuel costs reaching record levels and global supply disruptions…
Propane Offers California Farmers an Alternative as Energy Costs Rise
…Education and Research Council (PERC), about propane’s role in agriculture, its supply outlook, potential cost advantages and incentives available to farmers considering a transition. Newland said the timing of the…
John Duarte: Water, Crops and California Ag Future
…supply, particularly when reliable weather forecasts indicate a dry or normal year. The conversation also examined California’s 2014 Proposition 1 water bond. Duarte questioned how the bond’s funding can be…
Fruit Ripening Systems Market Expected to Nearly Double by 2034
…ripening systems allow growers, shippers and retailers to better manage the ripening process as produce moves through the supply chain. The technology can help coordinate harvest timing, transportation and marketing…
John Duarte Discusses California Water, Agriculture and Policy
…the recent water forum hosted by Congressman Tom McClintock in Turlock, where federal and agricultural leaders discussed ways to improve California’s water supply. Duarte highlights efforts to broaden the Army…
Joseph Dart and the Birth of the Grain Elevator
…in large quantities and mechanically transferred between transportation systems. That concept would eventually become a defining feature of the agricultural supply chain. Competition From Mississippi River Ports Buffalo’s dominance in…
Edward Ring: California Water Crisis Demands Action
…anyone concerned about California’s water supply, the interview offers a detailed look at both the problems and Ring’s proposed solutions. Listen to the full “The Ag Meter” interview with Nick…
California Pilot Finds New Market for Surplus Strawberries
…its end destination. Researchers say several improvements could help increase the amount of fruit successfully marketed through the program. Faster delivery, improved packaging and stronger cold chain management could help…
Young Farmer Dolce Calandra on Keeping a California Family Farm Going
…citrus, with roughly 800 acres under production, including about 200 acres of citrus. That vertical integration gives Calandra a firsthand look at challenges throughout the supply chain. One of those…
Danny Bernstein: Ag Tech Could Help Save California Farms
…potentially private investment in infrastructure. For Bernstein, water is directly connected to food security. If California continues losing agricultural acreage, more of the state’s food supply will have to come…
Rancher’s First Initiative Targets Cattle Herd Rebuilding and Producer Stability
…nation’s cattle supply. Rounds emphasized the difficult decision producers face when determining whether to retain heifers. “How can a cow-calf operator, for that matter, a cattleman, look at this thing…
USDA Plans $30 Million Walnut Purchase to Support California Market
…opportunities, but it can also put pressure on prices when supplies outpace demand. The additional USDA purchases could help absorb some of that supply while placing walnuts into nutrition programs…
Smith-Lever Act Created USDA Extension Service in 1914
…upon to increase production and help supply food for the nation and its allies while the country also faced wartime labor shortages. Extension responded by helping farmers increase production and…
$2 Million Investment Targets Pest Control and Quality in U.S. Tree Nuts
…quality of nuts as they move through the postharvest supply chain. The project will also incorporate phytosanitary traceability, adding another layer of support for managing products as they move toward…