…water supply could shrink by 12-25%, equivalent to 9 million acre-feet. The report warns of 3 million acres of fallowed farmland and 67,000 lost jobs without state action. Key challenges…
California Strawberry Supply Remains Strong
…robust supply, even with the occasional temperature-related delay. Advancements in harvesting techniques, transportation logistics, and quality control methods contribute to a successful and efficient supply chain, minimizing disruptions while maximizing…
California Prunes are a Big Powerhouse
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” California prunes are a powerhouse! 99% of prunes are grown in California and about 40% of the global supply the annual production for…
California Walnut Growers Looking Forward to Promising 2025 Crop
…where California’s Central Valley continues to produce high-quality lemons. The current market supply is strong, bolstered by consistent growing conditions that have ensured a plentiful harvest. Lemon growers are benefiting…
Trade Agreement with the UK Draws Praise from NCBA
…and producers. Pharmaceutical & Aerospace Supply Chains: The agreement secures a stable supply chain for pharmaceutical products and grants preferential access to high-quality U.K. aerospace components. Digital Trade & Procurement:…
Fig Crop Shaping Up to be Promising
…year’s, with contributions from younger plantings helping sustain volume. Demand for California figs is projected to remain strong, with the majority of supply serving domestic markets. However, a portion of…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-12-25
…and agricultural needs, with one speaker emphasizing the importance of farming for global food supply. The conversation also touches on the issue of international entities, particularly China, buying U.S. farmland,…
Agricultural Trade Remains Dynamic in Fruit Production and Distribution
…melon trade, driven by consumer preferences and agricultural developments. Navigating these market conditions requires careful monitoring of supply chains, food safety regulations, and environmental influences. As climate patterns shift, producers…
Almond Update: Role in Culinary World Extends Beyond ‘Snacking’
…future, stating that almond pricing is expected to improve compared to the last three years. With supply now limited, this scarcity will play a role in sustaining shipment levels. Additionally,…
Adding 10 Million Acre Feet Water in California
kallahar, via Wikimedia Commons How to add 10-million-acre feet to the California water supply. Edward Ring says there’s a way! For starters the water guzzling overcrowded forest, a study says,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-07-25
…in tax credits to a hydrogen fuel facility in Lancaster and a port in Ventura County to improve logistics and supply chains. Additionally, California Dairies, Inc. opened a new 200,000…
U.S. Withdraws from Long-Standing Trade Agreement-Tomato Tariffs to Skyrocket
…The introduction of this tariff could disrupt supply chains, raise prices for consumers, and limit access to preferred tomato varieties. The Mexican government is pushing back against the decision, seeking…
The Lipstick Farmer
…1% of America’s farmland, it produces 8% of the country’s food supply. Over 200 crops are grown here watered by the canals which bring water down from the Sacramento Delta….
Tariffs and the Latest on the California Citrus Market
…demand exceeds supply for the rest of the season. Lemons and Mandarins, we are still pushing, lots of crop left over the next 2 months but markets are stronger. Lemons are…