…a map of wineries, events, and resources to help consumers learn and connect. Looking Ahead While the industry faces headwinds with shifting consumer trends, international competition, and market challenges, Berge…
Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity
…underscored that collaboration, genetics, and nutrition are the keys to keeping beef-on-dairy competitive long term. The second edition of the Beef on Dairy Industry Report is now available at PurinaMills.com/dairy-beef….
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…of a $7.45 billion water storage bond in 2014, with overwhelming voter approval. Yet, more than a decade later, not a single major water project has been completed. “Why do…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…concern to a community safety threat, citing attacks on pets, horses, and even children. In regulatory news, the EPA declined stricter wastewater rules for meat and poultry processors, concluding that…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…sits at a crossroads. Wildfires, water shortages, shrinking farms, international competition, and a broken immigration system are reshaping the industry. Yet hope remains in innovation, community engagement, and legislative reforms…
California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
…farmers, including low commodity prices, rising costs, abandoned farmland, and pest challenges such as rodents destroying orchards and drip systems. He encouraged small and young farmers to take advantage of…
Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
…have a reception, a baby shower, whatever, this is the place to be,” he remarked. John Nale, ever humble, noted that the venue is a restored old barn, with ongoing…
Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson
…tree fruit season, but Jackson emphasized that late-season varieties are still delivering strong flavor and appearance. Beyond stone fruit, the company is also harvesting blueberries, citrus, nuts, and even working…
Small Wineries Under Pressure: Ziveli Winery
…to ship frozen grapes from Chile than to buy locally in Lodi. “If that’s true, we have a lot of issues,” he said. High costs and strict regulations, they argue,…
California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: Marlena Paolilli
…Paolilli noted, is engaging younger consumers who are experimenting with seltzers, craft beers, and non-alcoholic options. Many younger drinkers find wine intimidating and expensive, while others are simply less inclined…
Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry
…events, allowing people to sample Cry Baby wines in a relaxed, approachable setting. “People want a connection,” Marlena says. “They want a story, they want to feel comfortable, and they…
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
…Syngenta will host trials in Woodland, California, focusing on watermelon, cantaloupe, peppers, tomatoes, and onions. These trials will showcase both established and emerging varieties, while providing growers with the latest…
Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
…his partners, the company continues to grow, adapt, and serve farmers, distributors, and consumers with the same commitment that started it all—hard work, integrity, and a passion for produce. Sponsored…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
Rachel Nettleton From Sports to Agriculture Rachel Nettleton, Executive Director of the Kern County Farm Bureau, didn’t grow up in the farming industry. Born and raised in Bakersfield, California, she…