…decision to plant olives, the technology behind ENZO’s production, California’s water challenges, international competition, consumer education, specialty food marketing, family involvement and Vincent’s vision for the future. It is a…
California Agriculture Pushes for Protection of USMCA Ahead of 2026 Review
…farmers, the stakes are significant. Mexico and Canada are important markets for a wide range of agricultural commodities, including cotton, tree nuts, citrus, grapes and berries. Agricultural leaders say continued…
Specialty Crop Trade Concerns and a California Dairy Success Story
…take effect. Joyner also discussed efforts to complete a new Farm Bill. Specialty crop priorities include improved crop insurance, a more consistent disaster relief framework, stronger Buy American provisions and…
Can Raisins Be Great Again? Jeff Smutny on California’s Raisin Future
California’s raisin industry is at a crossroads, facing declining acreage, rising labor and production costs, global competition and the challenge of attracting the next generation of farmers. But Jeff Smutny,…
California Figs Find New Momentum as Demand Grows
…Director for the California Fig Advisory Board and California Fresh Fig Growers Association, for an in-depth conversation about fresh and dried figs, new varieties, exports, nutrition, marketing and the future…
Business Leader Kyle Kirkland Outlines Vision for California’s Future
…and congressional candidate Kyle Kirkland. Throughout the interview, Kirkland discusses California agriculture, water policy, energy production, housing, business regulation, fiscal responsibility, and why he believes California’s biggest challenges can be…
U.S. Bison Gain Duty-Free Access to European Union Market
…particularly and have expanded into these new international markets.” Because bison are raised only in the United States and Canada, Matheson said producers face little direct competition in overseas markets,…
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Flexibility for Farmers
…one of the primary risk management tools available to farmers, helping protect against weather-related losses and other unforeseen production challenges. Prevented Planting Coverage Returns In addition to the payment extension,…
Michelle Miller “Farm Babe” Says Farmers Must Tell Their Story Before Someone Else Does
…interview with “The Ag Meter”, Miller shares even more about her personal journey, experiences traveling across America’s farms, communicating with consumers, addressing food myths, protecting farmland, and why she believes…
Farm Babe Michelle Miller Encourages Farmers to Tell Agriculture’s Story
…while combating misinformation about modern agriculture. Miller, who began sharing her farming experiences online more than a decade ago, said her journey into agricultural advocacy happened almost by accident. What…
Michael Gates Outlines Vision for California, Public Safety, and Agriculture in Exclusive Ag Meter Interview
…conversation with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, including public safety, government accountability, election integrity, Proposition 39, agriculture, and California’s political future. However, the complete interview offers much more insight into…
The Northwest Territory Opened the Door to America’s Westward Expansion
…farms, built communities, and expanded the nation’s agricultural frontier. The Frontier Reaches the Mississippi River By 1813, the American frontier had advanced all the way to the Mississippi River, signaling…
Tom McClintock Talks California Water, Farming, and Freedom
…energy, water infrastructure, and agriculture. He reflected on a time when California was known for abundant water supplies, affordable housing, lower taxes, strong universities, and growing economic opportunity, arguing that…
PCA Bastiaan Weststeyn Highlights Season-Long Navel Orangeworm Strategy with Avaunt eVo and Altacor eVo
…grower returns. “The ROI isn’t just coming from saving money on those expenses,” Weststeyn said. “When you get better quality… your grades are better, your quality is better, your payout…