…challenges. China posed difficulties in the past but has stabilized, while India—a massive almond market—remains complex. Still, he remains confident: demand is strong, supply is steady, and “we’re going to…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…dormancy to bud break, canopy growth, fruit set, and final ripening. Once harvested, grapes are bagged and boxed within minutes. Thanks to efficient cold-chain logistics, they arrive at grocery stores…
How Settlers Transformed the Heart of American Agriculture
…identity but the nation’s food supply and rural culture. The story of Iowa’s prairie agriculture is more than a tale of hardship — it’s a testament to human perseverance and…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…produces the safest, freshest, and most abundant food supply anywhere. Losing California agriculture would have global repercussions. Importing food from countries with lower safety standards, fewer labor protections, and weaker…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…global imports on consumer expectations and farmer profitability. Decades ago, imports made up only a small portion of America’s food supply. Today, over 40% of the food consumed in the…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…“When I was a kid, imported food made up less than 10 percent of our supply. Today, it’s over 40 percent,” he said. “Consumers want quality, but many still buy…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…capacity through winter could supply enough water to prevent massive farmland loss.” Dredge the Delta — Ring proposed removing built-up silt to double water flow, strengthen levees, and reduce salinity….
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…petroleum despite still relying on oil for half its total energy supply. “Why are we importing oil from countries that have almost no labor or environmental standards at all?” he…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…fifteen years ago.” The result, Wagner said, has been devastating: “We do a terrible job of managing our water supply in California. Who bears the brunt? Certainly the people without…
Don Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of California
…supply,” Wagner said. “The Central Valley, one of the most productive agricultural regions on earth, is being shortchanged by people who don’t understand farming.” He called out unbuilt water storage…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…River invested in strong packaging and clear consumer messaging. The company will continue expanding organics where it makes strategic sense while securing global supply partnerships to maintain year-round availability. Year-Round…
Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
…been tough on growers, but the pendulum is swinging back toward balance.” Toor also credited strong export demand and reduced supply as factors keeping prices stable through the winter. However,…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…calculate crop size based on edible yield, higher damage means a smaller effective supply. Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand Market Reaction: From Collapse to…
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…consumer demand for protein, the industry risks pricing Americans out of a steak dinner if imports disappear. Kester details how international trade supports the domestic beef supply chain. Exporting parts…