…Fertility Was Exhausted Newly cultivated land could initially support agricultural production through its existing supply of nutrients and organic matter. But repeated cultivation without adequate practices to replenish soil fertility…
Potato Breeders Focus on Reducing Tuber Damage and Improving Marketable Yield
…applied more broadly. Improving the Share of Potatoes That Reach the Market The overall goal is to increase marketable yield by reducing damage and improving quality throughout the supply chain….
Beef Prices Rise at Grocery Stores While Cattle Producer Prices Fall
…cattle producers receive lower prices, consumers may not see an immediate decrease at the meat counter. The costs added throughout the supply chain help explain why retail beef prices do…
Agricultural Groups Warn Immigration Enforcement Is Disrupting Food Production
…supply chain, particularly during critical production periods when farms and processing facilities depend on consistent access to workers. Agricultural employers argue that experienced immigrant employees play an important role in…
Westward Expansion Shaped Early American Farming
…provided additional food and other useful resources. A typical farm might include a few chickens, a hog or two, a cow and perhaps some sheep. These animals helped supply the…
Kyle Kirkland Targets Water, Agriculture and Costs
…believes the Central Valley’s agricultural importance is not adequately reflected in its political representation. California’s food production supports the state’s economy and contributes to the nation’s food supply, making agricultural…
Medgene and FFAR Partner to Develop New World Screwworm Vaccine for Cattle
…livestock industries. That potential impact extends beyond individual animal losses. A serious outbreak could create additional costs for livestock producers and affect the broader supply chain through animal health management,…
Beef Imports Fall Short of Expectations, With Little Impact on Grocery Prices
…impact,” Speer said. He compared the complexity of adjusting the beef supply chain to turning a large ship, emphasizing that changes in supply take time to move through the system…
EPA Proposal Would Restore 770 Million Renewable Fuel Credits
…associated with small refinery exemptions, ensuring that waived blending obligations do not reduce the overall amount of renewable fuel required in the U.S. transportation fuel supply. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin…
Fall Berry Supplies Expected to Increase as Demand Grows
…Any resulting supply limitations could affect the overall availability of berries as the season progresses. These regional differences will be important for retailers and other industry members as they plan…
Proposed Russian Diesel Supplies Draw Support and Criticism
…the agricultural supply chain. Whether the proposed shipments will translate into lower diesel prices for producers remains uncertain. The announcement has placed renewed attention on fuel affordability and the potential…
USDA Urges Livestock and Poultry Producers to Strengthen Bird Flu Biosecurity
…officials track the virus in dairy cattle and identify potential cases. It also supports efforts to communicate information about the disease and maintain consumer confidence in the milk supply. As…
Kyle Kirkland Discusses Water Management, Rising Costs and California’s Agricultural Future
…to plan for the future. Kirkland also described agricultural production as a matter of national security, given the Central Valley’s importance to the nation’s food supply. Affordability was another major…
California Trucking Faces Rising Fuel Costs and Regulations
…supply chain. California Election Could Shape the Business Outlook Papagni asks Smith how the upcoming gubernatorial election could affect California’s transportation and energy industries, discussing the potential outcomes involving Steve…