…built one of Sonoma County’s top 25 wineries, a recognized name in the international wine industry. Meeting Challenges in the Wine Industry While much of the wine industry has faced…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
…limited domestic labor pool create ongoing struggles. Barcellos supports immigration reform that keeps good workers in the community while addressing criminal concerns. Imports and tariffs: Competing with lower-cost imports remains…
My Job Depends on Ag: How a Grassroots Sticker Campaign Grew Into a Movement Supporting California Agriculture
…“This isn’t about making money—it’s about reinvesting in the future of farming,” Malanka explained, noting that donations are routed through the Central Valley Community Foundation so all proceeds benefit students. Building Awareness…
California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
…remarkable aspects of California’s wine industry is its commitment to sustainability: 90% of California wines are produced in a certified sustainable winery. 65% of vineyard acreage is certified sustainable. 95%…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…the soil. Floodplain farming also complemented their use of fire. When combined, seasonal flooding and ash from burned vegetation created fertile, productive soil that could sustain communities for generations. Staple…
California Wine Month Highlights Sustainability and Innovation: Julie Berge of the Wine Institute Shares Industry Outlook
…remains optimistic. “We have an incredible product and a passionate community,” she said. “This is the time to reintroduce wine to a new generation.” For the full interview with Julie…
Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity
…of nutrition early on can significantly increase red meat yield and consistency. Industry Collaboration The report also stresses communication across the supply chain. Feedlots increasingly expect calves to arrive with…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…nowhere,” with uncertainty keeping fields idle instead of productive. Agrivoltaics and the Push for Solar The conversation then shifted to agrivoltaics, the idea of combining solar energy production with agriculture….
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…disproportionately. Proper water storage and infrastructure investments have been delayed for over a decade. Communities in the Central Valley rely on farming for jobs and economic stability. “Farmers are very…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
…often limit tools farmers can use, from pest control in almond orchards to irrigation management. Yet farmers continue to innovate. Del Bosque notes that drip irrigation has reduced water use…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…(ERS): Net farm income in 2025 is projected at $179.5 billion, up 40.7% from 2024—the second-highest on record. Median farm household income, however, is projected to decline by $1,189 in…
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
…the potential for these tools to improve efficiency and offset labor shortages. These investments, along with careful crop management, help farmers remain competitive in a challenging global market. Competing with…
Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
…for weddings, baby showers, engagements, and wine tastings. Nick Papagni of AgNet West recently visited the winery, highlighting its charm: “This is the nicest winery ever. If you want to…