…door-to-door relationships has grown into a multimillion-package-per-year business supplying produce across the United States and beyond. Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story Building a One-Stop Produce Destination…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
…that probably shouldn’t be operating this kind of equipment.” Folio also noted that while almond turnouts are lower this season, the reduced supply is beginning to firm up prices, providing…
Role of Shorthorn Cattle in American Agricultural History
…Work Capability: Shorthorns were strong and dependable animals capable of pulling carts and plows, essential for farm labor before mechanization. Beef Supply: When the winter months approached, these cattle also…
Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Chickens in American Agriculture
…supply of meat and eggs for family consumption, as well as a valuable commodity for trade. Their versatility and practicality made them a vital component of early American farm life….
Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights
…supply chain disruptions continue to ripple through U.S. agriculture. Analysts note that producers need to keep a close eye on export opportunities while managing risk in a volatile global economy….
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…land like no other.” Feeding the World As global populations grow and food demand increases, Nicol underscores the reality: there is not an infinite food supply. While affluent shoppers in…
Custom Produce’s Growth Story: Ted Torosian
Custom Produce in Parlier, California, has grown from a door-to-door startup into one of the most respected names in the produce supply chain, and founder Ted Torosian says the company’s…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…Imports Impacting California Crops Nicol began by addressing the growing competition from imported wine grapes, noting how international supply pressures are reshaping markets for California producers. While the Golden State…
California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
…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…