Apple orchard robots are being developed by researchers at Cornell University to take on some of the most labor-intensive tasks in apple production. The four-year, $7.5 million USDA-funded project will explore …
California Pilot Finds New Market for Surplus Strawberries
A California pilot project is showing how surplus strawberries could find a new market instead of being left in the field or sent to processing. The U.S. Food Waste Project …
Cannon Michael: California Farming at a Crossroads
Bowles Farming CEO discusses water, labor, heat, technology and the future of California agriculture with The Ag Meter California agriculture is under pressure from nearly every direction, but sixth-generation farmer …
Bowles Farming Company: Adapting to Keep California Agriculture Moving
Farming in California has never been simple, but for Cannon Michael of Bowles Farming Company, adapting to changing conditions has become a fundamental part of keeping a sixth-generation operation moving …
CDFA Opens Public Comment on $40 Million Farm to School Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has released a draft request for applications for the California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program, with up to $40 million available for …
Driscoll’s Responds to Strawberry Lawsuit Over Pesticide Residue Claims
Driscoll’s strawberries are facing increased scrutiny after a U.S. consumer lawsuit raised questions about pesticide residue testing and the company’s marketing claims. A recent report highlighted the controversy, which has also drawn …
California Stone Fruit Season Expected to End Early After Warm Start
The California stone fruit season is expected to end earlier than normal this year after an unusually warm start accelerated crop development across the state’s orchards. A recent report highlighted how early-season heat …
Monterey County Crop Report Shows $4.8 Billion in Fruit and Vegetable Production
The latest Monterey County crop report highlights another strong year for one of California’s leading agricultural regions, even as disease pressure, insect pests and rising production costs challenged growers. A recent report reviewed …
Fresh Fruit Prices Expected to Remain Stable Despite Lower Farm Prices
The latest fresh fruit price outlook from USDA suggests consumers are likely to see relatively stable prices at the grocery store this year, even as growers continue to face pressure from weaker …
How Proactive Nutrition Helps California Growers Beat Summer Heat
Abe Isaak Shares Expert Advice on Managing Heat Stress, Sodium, and Crop Nutrition As California enters the hottest months of the growing season, orchard and specialty crop growers face one …
California Blueberry Season Falls Short of Early Record Expectations
California’s blueberry season is moving past its peak harvest period, but production totals are expected to come in below early projections after a series of weather challenges affected yields across …
California Stone Fruit Season Running Weeks Ahead of Schedule
California’s stone fruit industry is experiencing an unusually early season, creating both opportunities and challenges for growers, packers and shippers. A recent report highlighted how the accelerated pace of the 2026 …
Watermelon Supplies Expected to Remain Tight Ahead of Fourth of July Demand
As consumers prepare for one of the biggest watermelon-buying holidays of the year, growers are warning that supplies may be lighter than normal and less predictable than many buyers expect. …
California Pear Growers Fight Imports While Delivering Premium Fruit
California’s pear industry may be smaller than it once was, but its growers are fighting harder than ever to preserve the quality, reputation, and future of one of the state’s …