…manage short-term pressures, the program aims to build a more resilient and sustainable industry over time. Collaboration will be essential to the initiative’s success. The USDA is encouraging state departments…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…a working almond processing facility, offering firsthand exposure to food safety protocols, value-added processing, and product quality standards. These in-person exchanges help build lasting relationships while encouraging cooperation in areas…
Extreme Heat Blamed for California Cherry Shortfall
…fruit development. “It actually mutates the cell when the cherry trees are going through cell division,” Jameson explained. “You end up getting a higher percentage of number two quality.” Multiple…
Cunha: Immigration Failure Hurts America’s Farmworkers
…Nisei Farmers League, spoke candidly about the broken state of America’s labor immigration system—particularly its impact on the people who have worked in U.S. agriculture for decades. Cunha: Immigration Failure…
California Cherry Crop Plummets by 50%, Prices Spike
…Crop Plummets by 50%, Prices Spike While cherry orchards in Northern California fared slightly better, the statewide volume still fell well short of expectations. Michael Jameson: “This Was a Very…
Manuel Cunha: Work Permits Key for Ag Workforce
…Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, which allowed agricultural workers to legalize their status without leaving the country. He believes a similar approach is not only possible but urgently…
California Walnut Comeback: Norene’s Outlook
…better spring and early summer season,” said Norene, who farms in the Southern Sacramento Valley. “It’s been absolutely idyllic.” Walnut marketing efforts have shifted dramatically in recent years. Once buried…
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
…handlers with the latest water rule regulations under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). As part of an ongoing educational effort, CDFA-PSP staff delivered in-person presentations and trainings across the…
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…a bill that would allow solar installations on land protected under the Williamson Act by temporarily suspending its ag-use restriction. Westerlund argues that for growers who have lost surface water…
Jeff Bitter Warns: Wine Grape Growers Face Tough Road Ahead
…also carried a glimmer of hope. Jeff Bitter Warns: Wine Grape Growers Face Tough Road Ahead “If they don’t have a contract, they could be growing grapes all year long…
Morada Produce Reports Cherry Shortage
…sorters in maintaining fruit consistency. These machines now take 36 images per cherry, grading them by internal and external quality. “Our ability to deliver uniform, high-quality fruit is better than…
Fixing Farm Labor: Manuel Cunha Calls for Urgent Immigration Reform
Nisei Farmers League President Urges Immediate Action on Immigration as Harvest Pressures Mount Fixing Farm Labor: Manuel Cunha Calls for Urgent Immigration Reform Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for AgNet…
California Farmland at Risk from Solar Bill
…Italy’s decision to halt solar development on farmland until its impact on food quality is better understood. Additionally, there are environmental concerns about the inability to recycle solar panels once…
CARB to Develop Biomass Incentives in 2029 Climate Strategy
…climate action strategy. These incentives will be formally outlined in CARB’s next scoping plan, the comprehensive policy document updated every five years to guide greenhouse gas reduction efforts across California….