…Project Apis, a non-profit dedicated to bee research. These losses threaten not just the beekeeping industry but California’s food supply, which relies heavily on pollination. Assembly Bill 1042 addresses the…
California Freight Crisis Pushing Trucking to the Brink
…companies — it’s about the entire ag supply chain they serve. “California must do better with our freight industry,” he concludes. You can hear the full interview with Nick Foglio…
California Farmers Gain Water Access
The Bureau of Reclamation has announced an increase in 2025 water supply allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors south of California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta. The updated allocations reflect improved…
2025-2026 California Table Grape Season: A Fresh Start to a Global Campaign
The 2025-2026 California table grape season has officially begun, marking the start of a months-long journey of harvesting, packaging, and distribution that will ensure a steady supply of premium-quality grapes…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…🍹 Tasting Rooms, Distilleries, and the “Napa Valley” of Agave Woolf isn’t just growing agave — he’s building the supply chain: Partnering with craft distillers and wineries Considering a custom…
California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance
…little bit more to do things in California than it does in Arkansas,” he says, underlining the elevated operational costs in the state. California’s significance in the national food supply…
Trump Administration Invests to Revitalize U.S. Lumber Industry
…initiative is designed to cut bureaucratic red tape, secure jobs, and reduce the wildfire risk plaguing American forests—particularly in California. The investment is expected to increase the supply of homegrown…
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
…account for food loss or waste, it underscores changing consumption trends and possible supply chain issues across the country. 📊 Key Highlights: 🧅 Onions saw a 1% increase, rising to…
Lipstick Farmer on “559 Farm Train”
…of their crops to waste due to supply chains. And because freight is so expensive nowadays, Elaine’s come up with the idea of using rail cars. Elaine, how did you…
United States Experiencing Significant Vegetable Import Increase
…evolving consumer demand. Multiple factors contributed to this import growth, including shifting dietary patterns, convenience-driven purchasing behavior, and supply chain efficiencies. The rise in frozen potato imports, particularly french fries,…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…over 50% of their crops to waste due to supply chains. And because freight is so expensive nowadays, Elaine’s come up with the idea of using rail cars. Elaine, how…
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
…Pistachio Markets The almond market, in particular, seems to be experiencing a revival, with better demand post-tariff as countries like China and others return to the U.S. for their supply….
Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer Sounds Alarm on California Ag Issues
…issue extends beyond land—it impacts America’s food supply. Organic dairy farms in Sonoma and Marin counties supply 80% of California’s organic dairy products. “We lost over 14,000 farmers last year…
Concerns Voiced on Proposed Expansion of Futures Trading Hours
…supply and demand factors. However, industry experts argue that extending trading hours could introduce unnecessary volatility. Longer trading periods could mean lower participation rates during off-peak hours, thinning market liquidity…