The San Joaquin Valley’s grape industry will once again take center stage this fall as the Whole Vine Festival returns to Fresno State on October 24, celebrating the region’s table …
Supreme Court Rules Federal Law Preempts Roundup Warning Claims
A landmark Roundup Supreme Court ruling could significantly reshape pesticide litigation across the United States. A recent report highlighted the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that federal law preempts certain state failure-to-warn lawsuits involving …
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 …
Senate Farm Bill Draft Advances with New Support for Agriculture
The release of a long-awaited Senate Farm Bill draft marks another step toward updating the nation’s agricultural policy. A recent report highlighted key provisions included in the nearly 900-page discussion draft released by …
Crops That Shaped Early America: How Native and European Agriculture Built a Nation
As settlers moved westward across North America, agriculture became the foundation of survival, economic growth, and community development. Early American agriculture was not built by a single culture or group …
Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms, Blueberries, Water, and California Agriculture’s Future
Nearly a Century of Farming Excellence Meets Modern Agricultural Challenges When it comes to California tree fruit and blueberries, few voices carry as much weight as Daniel Jackson, President of …
Family Tree Farms Navigates Early Season, Market Shifts, and Water Challenges
Family Tree Farms is seeing one of the earliest fruit seasons in recent memory, creating unique opportunities and challenges as California growers navigate changing weather patterns, market conditions, and long-term …
New Export Accelerator Program Aims to Help California Specialty Crop Companies Grow Globally
California specialty crop businesses looking to expand their international reach now have access to a new training opportunity designed to help them move beyond basic export readiness. A recent report highlighted …
Produce Industry Coalition Forms to Defend USMCA Trade Benefits
Several leading produce companies have joined together to advocate for the preservation of tariff-free agricultural trade across North America. A recent report highlighted the formation of the Produce Coalition for the …
Senator Schiff Pushes for Expanded Support for Specialty Crop Growers
Support for specialty crop producers was a key topic during a recent discussion between California Senator Adam Schiff and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. The conversation focused on the challenges facing …
USDA Opens Applications for Expanded Specialty Crop Assistance Program
Specialty crop growers now have an opportunity to apply for financial assistance through a USDA program that has expanded beyond its original funding level. A recent update highlighted the opening of …
Driscoll’s CEO Soren Bjorn Talks California Strawberries, Berry Innovation, Labor, Water, and the Future of Farming
From California Berry Fields to Global Leadership If you’ve ever purchased strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries at your local grocery store, chances are you’ve seen the iconic Driscoll’s label. What …
Driscoll’s CEO Says Consumer Education Key to Agriculture’s Future
Driscoll’s CEO Soren Bjorn says stronger consumer education, regulatory reform, and support for California farmers will be critical to maintaining a vibrant specialty crop industry in the years ahead. In …
Driscoll’s CEO Discusses Berry Markets, California Farming Challenges
Driscoll’s CEO says weather volatility, rising regulations, labor concerns, and water challenges continue shaping the future of California’s specialty crop industry, even as consumer demand for berries remains strong. Driscoll’s …