…exports. The debate centers on whether keeping more diesel in the domestic market could ease prices for agricultural and transportation users while avoiding disruptions elsewhere in the fuel supply chain….
Global Cherry Production Set for Record as U.S. Crop Declines
…The larger international supply could also influence trade patterns and competition in global cherry markets as the season progresses. For U.S. growers, the smaller domestic crop is also expected to…
California Pumpkin Season Underway as Van Groningen & Sons Nears 100 Years
…in Illinois that is largely destined for processing, much of the San Joaquin County crop is grown for the ornamental market. Van Groningen said growers in the county supply more…
More Beef Imports Have Not Lowered Ground Beef Prices
…supply chain. For cattle producers, the developments add another layer of uncertainty to an already closely watched market. For consumers, the key question remains whether increased imports will eventually make…
Jason Giannelli: California Water, Farming and the Next Generation
…or disaster could create serious problems for the region’s fuel supply. Agricultural Technology Could Help Address Labor Challenges Giannelli said his own operation did not experience major labor problems this…
Why Good Food Gets Left Behind
…how consumers can play a role in reducing food waste. As Leigh explains throughout the episode, addressing food loss requires looking beyond the farm and considering the entire supply chain….
Diesel Prices Rise as Harvest Season Begins
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…