…realize how much technology is involved in producing today’s food supply. “We want to blow people’s minds,” she said. “Agriculture is incredibly forward-thinking.” Supporting Local Students and Community The Whole…
Whole Vine Festival Celebrates the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry
…October 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fresno State. Admission, parking, and children’s activities are all free. Additional information, sponsorship opportunities, and event details are available at thewholevine.com….
Global Cherry Markets Shift as Harvests Expand Across the Northern Hemisphere
…is continuing to build across North America as growers move further into the season. Meanwhile, cherry industries in the Southern Hemisphere continue to evolve. South Africa is expanding its cherry…
California Walnuts Eye Strong 2026 After Global Success
…of the Commission’s most innovative marketing efforts is repositioning walnuts inside grocery stores. For decades, walnuts have been sold primarily in baking and snack aisles. Verloop believes they belong in…
California Commercial Fishing at a Crossroads: Lori French Shares the Challenges Facing Morro Bayβs Fleet
…French shared sobering statistics illustrating the industry’s decline. California issued nearly 6,000 commercial fishing licenses in 2020, but that number has dropped to roughly 3,300 in 2026. Commercial fishing vessels…
Kern Oil Documentary Explores California’s Energy Future
…debated—industries. To hear the complete conversation, be sure to listen to the full interview between “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni and filmmaker Rickey Bird. Their discussion provides additional insight into…
Americaβs First Turnpike Helped Shape Agricultural Expansion
…Turnpike established a model for transportation improvements that would support commerce, settlement, and agriculture for generations. Its construction demonstrated how investments in infrastructure could strengthen the nation’s economy while connecting…
USDA’s Fordyce Highlights SPUR Initiative, Screwworm Fight, and Historic Farm Support
…which are released to interrupt the pest’s reproductive cycle and gradually eliminate infestations. USDA is nearing completion of additional sterile fly production facilities that will dramatically increase output. Combined with…
Daniel Hollidayβs Windmill Revolutionized American Agriculture
…before modern engines and electricity transformed rural life. However, one innovation in the mid-19th century dramatically improved the efficiency and practicality of wind-powered equipment on American farms. In 1854, American…
Supreme Court Rules Federal Law Preempts Roundup Warning Claims
…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 the herbicide Roundup. In a 7-2 ruling, the…
California Agriculture Faces Mounting Pressure: Roger Isom Sounds the Alarm on Regulations, Water, and the Future of Farming
…an engaging and informative conversation between “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni and Roger Isom. Throughout the interview, Isom provides detailed insight into California’s regulatory environment, water policy, cotton and tree…
How Proactive Nutrition Helps California Growers Beat Summer Heat
…Is Just as Important as Water Quantity Many growers focus primarily on irrigation scheduling, but Isaak says understanding irrigation water chemistry is equally important. Testing irrigation water for naturally occurring…
The Water It Takes To Grow Your Food
…the most important and misunderstood topics in agriculture: water. From where California’s water comes from and how it reaches farms to the technologies helping growers use it more efficiently, Michelle…
California Wine Industry Faces Defining Moment, Says Consultant Nicholas Karavidas
…the next decade. His advice is simple: Stay committed. Stay patient. Build for the future. Connect with Nicholas “Nick” Karavidas Wine industry professionals interested in following Karavidas’ market analysis, newsletters,…






















