…for farms but for the many allied businesses that support them. Throughout the episode, Papagni and McGill connect the dots between on-farm realities, supply chain impacts, and the broader ag…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…plays a key role in the supply chain that supports them. Herd Management and Feed Production Though Case keeps the exact number of cows private, his operation is substantial. He…
Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
…environment, California risks losing production permanently. The conversation also tackled labor and workforce challenges, particularly immigration reform. Kreps underscored the need for a legal, stable labor supply, arguing that lawmakers…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…other industries pool resources for lobbying, farmers often remain independent and hesitant to invest in advocacy, despite their sector’s critical role in the economy and food supply. Increasing regulatory burdens…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…East have helped offset losses in China, with record shipments reported in 2024. Quality, Acreage, and Supply Adjustments The almond industry has faced consecutive years of lower quality due to…
How Pioneers Hunted and Preserved Food After 1776
…a way of life—it was a means of survival. With no established agriculture or supply chains, daily hunting became their primary source of food. Pioneers relied on the abundant wildlife…
California Freight Industry Crisis: Trucking Leader Speaks Out on Rising Costs and Regulations
…supply chain—one that delivers not just produce but everyday goods to millions. What Needs to Change? Wood isn’t asking for a bailout. He’s asking Sacramento to let freight businesses operate….
Trucking in Crisis: Mark Wood Sounds the Alarm on California Freight
…like water and labor, is an essential part of agriculture’s supply chain, without it, the entire system crumbles. From electric truck mandates to infrastructure decay, Wood paints a bleak picture…
HELP Act Would Aid Livestock Transporters
…introduced by Congressman Jeff Hurd (R-CO). This legislation aims to reinstate critical transportation exemptions for livestock haulers, reducing regulatory burdens that can compromise animal welfare and supply chain efficiency. Reported…
USDA July Cattle Report Reveals Continued Decline in Herd Size
…year, marking a 1% decrease from the previous year. This drop further supports the broader narrative of a shrinking breeding herd, which is central to long-term beef supply forecasts. When…
California Avocado Commission Praises USDA Reorganization Efforts
Strengthening USDA Services to Support Farmers and Safeguard Food Supply The California Avocado Commission is applauding a recent move by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restructure key components…
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
…Mark Carney. The letter stresses the interdependence of the North American produce supply chain and warns of the widespread harm tariffs inflict on growers, exporters, retailers, and consumers. Billions in…
Food Security Declines Amid Growing Agricultural Trade Deficit
…supply chains face increasing volatility, the issue of food self-reliance is becoming more critical to ensuring long-term national resilience. About John Duarte: John Duarte is the president of Duarte Nursery…
Proposition 12 Drives Up Pork Costs, NPPC Warns
…California’s Prop 12 is driving up pork prices and threatening the stability of the national pork supply chain. The NPPC is urging Congress to act swiftly to ensure that farmers…