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U.S. Cheese Production Expected to Climb 2% in 2024
According to the USDA, in 2024, approximately 6.5 million tons of cheese will be produced in the United States, representing a 2% increase..

by Sara VanderPoel
Dec 27, 20231 min read


Oxbo Acquires CA-based Westside Equipment Company
The acquisition is designed to strengthen and enhance Oxbo’s global fruit business segment, to deepen Oxbo’s presence in California, and...

by Sara VanderPoel
Dec 21, 20232 min read


Are You Ready? 16 New Laws to Watch Out for in California in 2024
California is known for being one of the most heavily regulated states in the country, with over 1,100 bills passing Gavin Newsom's desk...

by Sara VanderPoel
Dec 21, 20233 min read


USDA Predicts Net Cash Farm Income to Decrease $49.2B in 2023
After record-high farm sector profits in 2022, those numbers are set to decline this year according to the USDA Economic Research Service.

by Sara VanderPoel
Dec 21, 20231 min read


Texas-Based Cattle Company - Agridime LLC Accused of $191 Million Investment Fraud
Agridime LLC, which claims to specialize in meat sales, distribution, and animal supply chain management, owned by Josh Link and Jed Wood...

by Sara VanderPoel
Dec 18, 20231 min read


House Passes Bill to Bring Whole Milk Back to School Menus
U.S. House of Reps passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, a bipartisan bill allowing whole and 2% milk to return to school lunch menus.

by Sara VanderPoel
Dec 18, 20231 min read


The Importance of Honey Bees in Sustaining the Food Industry
Honey bees pollinate 80% of all flowering plants, including more than 100 types of fruits and vegetables.

by Sara VanderPoel
Dec 10, 20232 min read


CDPR Proposes Regulation for Statewide Advance Pesticide Application Notification System
The proposed regulation would require information about restricted material applications 24 hours prior to intended material applications...

by Sara VanderPoel
Dec 5, 20232 min read


California Almond Acreage Declines for Second Consecutive Year
California’s total almond acreage dropped again in 2023, this time by about 74,000 acres, making two years in a row that acreage has decr...

by Sara VanderPoel
Dec 4, 20232 min read
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