…and consulting services can reach him through: Email: Nick@ConsultingWine.com Websites: TheWineFirm.com Design2Wine.com LinkedIn: Nicholas Karavidas Phone: (707) 804-2718 Listen to the Full Interview This article highlights only a portion of…
Allied Grape Growers at 75: Jeff Bitter Talks Survival, Wine Trends, and California’s Future
…do to remain competitive in today’s marketplace. The candid conversation offered an inside look at the challenges facing California’s wine grape growers while highlighting why Bitter believes the industry will…
California Proposes Stronger Pesticide Enforcement Rules
…place greater emphasis on compliance history when determining penalties. Under the proposal, county agricultural commissioners would be required to document and consider a grower’s or pesticide applicator’s previous compliance record…
California Cherry Industry Suffers Historic Losses After Devastating 2026 Season
…insurance coverage levels. Some growers choose insurance rather than harvesting damaged fruit, creating uncertainty for packers attempting to forecast supplies and commit volume to retail promotions. Combined with weather losses,…
California Cherry Industry Suffers One of Its Toughest Seasons in Decades
…additional storms that damaged both early- and late-season varieties. According to Jameson, cherries become highly vulnerable once they begin transitioning from green to red. Excess moisture absorbed through the roots…
Steve Malanca: California Almond Crop May Tighten as Water Challenges Continue
…almond crop appears likely to come in below last year’s production of approximately 2.7 billion pounds. Following a spring marked by early heat, rain events, and strong winds in some…
Beef Industry Faces Questions as Processing Capacity Shifts and Herd Expansion Looms
…of a broader strategy focused on growth, modernization and long-term competitiveness. While the company views the moves as part of a business realignment, some market observers see them as a…
Texas Battles the Return of the New World Screwworm: Texas Farm Bureau’s Gary Joiner Shares the Latest with the Ag Meter Nick Papagni
…Health Commission Federal Government Commits Massive Resources Joiner praised the leadership of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and the response from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. According to Joiner,…
Pollinator Week Webinar to Highlight California Habitat Projects
https://www.pollinator.org/pollinator-week California residents, growers, conservation professionals and pollinator advocates will have an opportunity to learn more about pollinator habitat efforts during a special webinar planned as part of Pollinator Week….
Managing Lepidopteran Pests Deep Dive – Part 2
…of resistance management programs, especially in crops where pests like cabbage loopers and imported cabbage worms are common. Quality and Formulation Matter Walston noted that Bt labels differ from conventional…
Blueberry Boom: How the Blueberry Boost Accelerator Is Fueling the Future of America’s Favorite Superfruit
…The accelerator has quickly become one of the most unique marketing initiatives in specialty crops. Participants compete in a Shark Tank-style competition that offers mentorship, industry exposure, and $20,000 in…
Blueberry Industry Looks to Innovation and Marketing to Drive Future Growth
…reasons to buy more blueberries.” The initiative reflects a broader trend within agriculture, where successful commodities increasingly rely on marketing and product innovation to maintain growth. Cronquist noted that blueberries…
Managing Lepidopteran Pests Deep Dive – Part 1
…damaging stage is the larval stage—commonly referred to as worms or caterpillars. These pests feed aggressively on crops ranging from tree nuts and vegetables to berries, grapes, and citrus. Internal…
Fifth-Generation Farmer David Collenberg Enters California Lieutenant Governor Race
…Meter” Nick Papagni offers an unfiltered look at one farmer’s mission to bring common sense back to state government. Learn More About David Collenberg Website: https://collenberg26.com/ Social Media: Search “Farm…