Prop 12 Supreme Court Showdown

Well, that escalated quickly. The National Pork Producers Council and American Farm Bureau are running their case against California’s Proposition 12 up the flagpole—all the way up.  They’re appealing the Ninth Circuit Court decision in July that upheld a lower court...
How U.S. Tomato Growers Feel About Now:

How U.S. Tomato Growers Feel About Now:

U.S. farmers are going (toma)toe to (toma)toe with imports from Mexico, and it’s not looking great. The facts: Imports of tomatoes from Mexico are expected to double in the coming years, based on historical trends. If this happens, a new University of...
Intel for the Carbon Bandwagon?

Intel for the Carbon Bandwagon?

Intelinair is feelin’ fair after closing on a sweet $20M in Series B funding. Intel for ag: Former Dow AgroSciences CEO and current board member Tim Hassinger deems the startup a data analytics company focused on agriculture. The company’s AGMRI platform runs drone,...

Pork’s Predicament

It’s been a bumpy ride for the pork industry recently. And while the attitude has been a bit doom and gloom, things are starting to look up. Processing lines slowed down on June 30, after a ruling based upon the USDA New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) which struck...