…fall election recess. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman said discussions will continue with members of the agriculture committee as lawmakers review the framework and determine what changes may be…
California Almond Outlook Brightens as Global Demand Stays Strong
…on Relationships One theme surfaced repeatedly throughout the conversation: success in agriculture comes through cooperation. Rather than viewing competitors as adversaries, Toor emphasized that California’s tree nut industry succeeds when…
Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets, Screwworm, Wolves, and California’s Agricultural Future
…challenges. Kester explained that although California recently authorized limited removal of wolves responsible for repeated livestock attacks, ranchers continue experiencing significant losses while receiving limited compensation. He also voiced concern…
George Washington Carver Helped Transform Southern Agriculture
…on Southern agriculture than George Washington Carver, whose groundbreaking work in the early 1900s helped revive struggling farms and changed the course of agricultural history. During an American Agriculture History…
Kevin Kester Discusses Cattle Industry Challenges, Screwworm Response and Beef Processing Support
…compensation remains limited. “We still have the state listing, so that does not really solve the issue for those of us here in California,” Kester said. The interview also covered…
Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State to Celebrate the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry
…Valley’s agricultural heritage. Sponsorship and Participation Opportunities Because admission remains free, community sponsorships are essential to the festival’s success. Businesses, wineries, agricultural companies, organizations, and innovators are encouraged to become…
Whole Vine Festival Celebrates the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry
…about agriculture. Beyond agriculture, the event showcases local culture with live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, and culinary competitions featuring California grapes. This year’s festival will include a charcuterie competition,…
Global Cherry Markets Shift as Harvests Expand Across the Northern Hemisphere
…buyers, with strong export volumes increasing competition among producing countries. As more fruit becomes available, suppliers are adjusting pricing strategies to remain competitive in both domestic and export markets. The…
Dynamic Pig Health Approach Helps Producers Manage Multiple Disease Challenges
Dr. Rany Prather has genetically modified pigs to be immune to the common respitory disease porcine. Managing swine health has become increasingly complex as producers face multiple diseases at the…
California Walnuts Eye Strong 2026 After Global Success
…resources, and industry news, visit www.walnuts.org/. For additional information, contact the California Walnut Commission directly: Robert Verloop CEO & Executive Director California Walnut Commission 📞 (916) 932-7070 📧 rverloop@walnuts.org Listen…
Midwest Barns Grew Alongside America’s Expanding Family Farms
…farm families invested in constructing newer and larger homes that reflected both their growing success and their commitment to the land. These improvements marked an important turning point in the…
Early Harvest Raises Questions About Organic Stone Fruit Supply
…30 days ahead of a typical season. The compressed timeline has resulted in multiple varieties becoming available earlier than expected, creating unique challenges for growers, packers and shippers working to…
Elaine Culotti Talks California Politics, Agriculture, Water, and the Future With The Ag Meter
…she continues interacting directly with supporters and community members. Culotti said she welcomes invitations to town halls, agricultural events, community meetings, and other public gatherings, adding that she hopes to…
How Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin Revolutionized American Agriculture
…but cleaning the harvested cotton by hand was incredibly slow and labor-intensive. Separating cotton fibers from their sticky seeds required countless hours of painstaking manual work, making large-scale cotton production…