Legacy, Marketing, and Consumer Trends Will Determine the Future of California Wine For California’s wine industry, the road to recovery won’t be quick—but it is possible. That was the message …
Wine Consultant Says Industry Must Rethink Marketing for the Next Generation
California’s wine industry won’t recover simply by waiting for consumers to return, according to veteran wine consultant Nick Karavidas. Instead, he believes the industry must fundamentally rethink how it markets …
Allied Grape Growers Marks 75 Years While Navigating Wine Industry Challenges
The California wine industry is facing a period of transition, but leaders within the sector remain focused on long-term stability and future growth. During the recent 75th anniversary celebration of …
California Wine Labeling Bill Gains Momentum Amid Industry Debate
A California wine labeling bill aimed at increasing transparency for consumers is drawing heightened attention as it advances through the state Legislature. A recent report highlighted growing support for Assembly Bill …
Smoke Summit Highlights New Research and Tools for Wine Grape Growers
As wildfire concerns continue to shape vineyard management decisions across the western United States, researchers and industry leaders gathered at the 2026 Smoke Summit to share the latest information on …
California Wine Market Correction Creates New Challenges for Buyers
California’s wine industry is moving into a new phase of market adjustment, and recent insights suggest that buyers may need to rethink assumptions about wine availability in the months ahead. While …
Economic Outlook Session to Spotlight Key Challenges Facing Tree Nut Industry
Tree nut growers attending this year’s Western Tree Nut Association Annual Meeting will have an opportunity to hear firsthand analysis of the economic forces shaping their industry. David Magaña, Senior …
California Agriculture at a Crossroads-Roger Isom Warns of Water, Regulation, and Economic Crisis
California agriculture is facing one of the most pivotal moments in its history, according to Roger Isom, president and CEO of the Western Tree Nut Association and the California Cotton …
From Farming to Fast-Growing Trees: Darren Schmall’s Vision for California Agriculture
In the heart of Madera County, California, “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni recently sat down with fourth-generation farmer and entrepreneur Darren Schmall at the popular ApCal Rock and Ranch. What …
Wine Industry at a Crossroads: Crisis, Comeback & What’s Next
The global wine industry is facing one of the most disruptive periods in modern history—and this exclusive conversation, conducted by “the Ag Meter”, Nick Papagni, sat with veteran winemaker Nicholas …
Mike Johanns Talks Farm Profitability, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
The March 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a compelling and wide-ranging interview with former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns, who offered insight into the economic challenges …
Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026
World Ag Expo Conversation Highlights the Critical Role of Bees At the World Ag Expo, plenty of attention goes to equipment, markets, and policy. But one of the most essential …
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
Agriculture in Sonoma County is thriving, but not without challenges. Dayna Ghirardelli, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, shared an inside look at local farming, advocacy, and community …
California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports
Inside the Growing Crisis Facing a Historic Industry California’s pear industry may be small in numbers, but it is rich in history—and right now, it is under intense pressure. In …