In a major development this week for California’s agriculture and food supply chain, global meat industry leader JBS USA has confirmed it will permanently close its Swift Beef Company beef processing facility in Riverside, California, effective February 2, 2026. The move will eliminate 374 jobs and represents a significant shift in the West Coast’s meat processing infrastructure. Strategic Closure Amid Industry Repositioning In a formal notice filed with the California Employment Development Department, JBS indicated the closure is part of... Read More
Why a California land equity debate is drawing national attention — and what it means for agriculture A recent dispute between California leaders and the U.S. Department of Agriculture has brought renewed national attention to a long‑standing issue in American agriculture: who owns farmland, who can access it, and how public policy should address historical barriers while remaining within constitutional limits. At the center of the debate is California’s Agricultural Land Equity Task Force, a state‑created body charged with examining... Read More
