…processors, fuel docks, marine supply businesses, and skilled workers that once supported coastal fishing communities. “It’s becoming harder every year to make a living,” French explained, noting that uncertainty has…
USDA’s Fordyce Highlights SPUR Initiative, Screwworm Fight, and Historic Farm Support
…where their food comes from. Fordyce said the fair is an excellent opportunity to highlight the importance of agriculture and the people who produce America’s food supply. SPUR Initiative Aims…
USDA’s Richard Fordyce Highlights Farm Bill Progress as Farm Bureau Pushes Labor Reform
…are not filling,” Newton explained, adding that reliable access to legal agricultural labor remains essential for maintaining the nation’s food supply. Newton also urged lawmakers to continue work on a…
USDA Launches Phase Four of Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program
…highlighted the latest phase of the initiative, which is designed to increase processing capacity, improve supply chain resilience and expand opportunities for livestock producers in rural communities. Victoria Collin, Acting…
The Water It Takes To Grow Your Food
…the West and why reliable water infrastructure is essential to the future of farming and our food supply. As Michelle reminds listeners throughout the episode, “Food grows where water flows.”…
Almond Forecast Points to Crop Similar to Last Year, Water Remains Top Concern
…definitely 2.6.” Almond Forecast Suggests Steady Production Although growers are not anticipating a record crop, Malanca said current conditions point toward a healthy harvest that should provide a stable supply…
Allied Grape Growers at 75: Jeff Bitter Talks Survival, Wine Trends, and California’s Future
…that vineyards producing premium-quality grapes in desirable growing regions remain positioned to survive and eventually thrive as supply and demand rebalance. Recognizing changing market conditions early allows growers to make…
DOE Updates 45Z Tax Credit Rules to Support Biofuel Feedstocks
…calculate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with each stage of the biofuel supply chain. “So the GREET model consolidates all of the greenhouse gas emissions of each step of the…
Allied Grape Growers Marks 75 Years While Navigating Wine Industry Challenges
…declining since 2021. Oversupply in certain grape varieties, shifting consumer preferences, and increased competition from alternative beverage categories have all contributed to market challenges. According to Bitter, growers producing high-quality…
California Cherry Industry Suffers Historic Losses After Devastating 2026 Season
…to generate strong returns, provides packers with enough volume to operate efficiently, gives retailers sufficient supply for promotions, and delivers consumers a plentiful supply of high-quality fruit. “It was a…
Part 2: California Cherry Industry Suffers One of Its Toughest Seasons in Decades
…year, however, export volumes were significantly reduced as growers and shippers focused on markets where fruit could remain in a controlled cold chain from packinghouse to retailer. Jameson noted that…
California Cherry Industry Suffers One of Its Toughest Seasons in Decades
…due to repeated weather events. Fruit that appeared marketable when packed often deteriorated during transportation to distant markets. That created significant problems throughout the supply chain. Shipments arriving at retailers…
Steve Malanca: California Almond Crop May Tighten as Water Challenges Continue
…240 million pounds. Those sales have helped reduce carryover inventories to more manageable levels, improving overall supply-demand balance. International market factors are also helping California growers. Heavy rainfall in Australia…
California Almond Outlook, Water Storage, and Agriculture’s Future
…full following multiple wet winters. He argued that California’s water problem is not a lack of supply but rather a lack of storage. Using data he has tracked since 2015,…