…farming, food production, energy costs, water infrastructure, and the state’s overall economy. He also emphasized that agriculture supports thousands of jobs beyond the farm—including banking, insurance, education, transportation, equipment sales,…
How Proactive Nutrition Helps California Growers Beat Summer Heat
…and preparing orchards for long-term success—be sure to listen to the full interview. Whether you grow almonds, stone fruit, citrus, pistachios, tomatoes, or other specialty crops, Isaak offers timely advice…
California Wine Industry Faces Defining Moment, Says Consultant Nicholas Karavidas
…choices than ever before, including craft beer, ready-to-drink cocktails, flavored malt beverages, hard seltzers, hemp products, THC beverages, and countless other alternatives competing for attention. Karavidas says wineries must stop…
Ranchers Highlight Conservation Benefits of Expanded Federal Grazing
DepositPhotos image The recent decision to expand federal grazing opportunities on public lands has sparked discussion across the agricultural community, with livestock organizations praising the move and environmental groups voicing…
Allied Grape Growers at 75: Jeff Bitter Talks Survival, Wine Trends, and California’s Future
…growers, vintners, agricultural professionals, and anyone interested in the future of California agriculture. Allied Grape Growers at 75: Jeff Bitter Talks Survival, Wine Trends, and California’s Future Sponsored Content CIR…
California Proposes Stronger Pesticide Enforcement Rules
…changes, which are now available for public review and comment. According to DPR, the proposal would strengthen how county agricultural commissioners respond to pesticide violations that could impact human health…
California Cherry Industry Suffers Historic Losses After Devastating 2026 Season
…Jameson discusses crop losses, weather impacts, packing challenges, export markets, retailer relationships, and what the future may hold for growers across the state. For questions regarding California cherries, growers and…
Part 2: California Cherry Industry Suffers One of Its Toughest Seasons in Decades
…for packers and marketers to accurately forecast available supplies and commit to large promotional programs. Despite the difficulties, Jameson emphasized that growers, packers, retailers, and consumers all benefit when quality…
California Cherry Industry Suffers One of Its Toughest Seasons in Decades
…impact, Jameson expressed concern about the effect on consumers. When shoppers purchase cherries that lack flavor, firmness, or shelf life, they are less likely to return and buy additional fruit….
Steve Malanca: California Almond Crop May Tighten as Water Challenges Continue
…regarding final crop size, weather conditions, and water supplies, California almonds continue to benefit from strong global demand and a reputation for unmatched quality. For growers, processors, and consumers alike,…
California Almond Outlook, Water Storage, and Agriculture’s Future
…worth of agricultural products to Canada, including almonds, pistachios, walnuts, wine, dairy products, lettuce, tomatoes, and many other commodities. While food security remains an important goal for every nation, the…
New Export Accelerator Program Aims to Help California Specialty Crop Companies Grow Globally
…market development. Participants will receive instruction on topics such as Incoterms® 2020, export documentation and compliance, market entry strategies, channel development, international contracting, distributor agreements and cultural intelligence. The program…
Produce Industry Coalition Forms to Defend USMCA Trade Benefits
…as Driscoll’s, Mission Produce, NatureSweet, and Taylor Farms. In its first public statement, the organization outlined its commitment to preserving the benefits of the USMCA and supporting the integrated produce…
From Threshers to Tractors: The Origins of Massey-Harris
…history records, Daniel Massey established the Newcastle Foundry in 1847 in Newcastle, Ontario, Canada. At the time, farming relied heavily on manual labor and animal power, making harvesting and grain…