…instability. Specialty crops such as nuts and grapes remain volatile, though signs of future stabilization are emerging. Labor, inputs, and freight remain key challenges, but domestic demand and new value-added…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…and sourcing—like why strawberries are available 11 months a year in California, or why grapes in December don’t taste the same (because they’re imported). Understanding where food comes from, she…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…to public service and agricultural advocacy. Papagni highlighted John Duarte’s accomplishments in the nursery industry, where he helped refine varieties of almond trees, table grapes, and trellis systems. Boyer wondered…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…fostering youth involvement in agriculture. Through partnerships with local farms, college students can attend at no cost, gaining exposure to the industry and the opportunity to ask questions and learn…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…– citrus Vine mealybug – grapes Together, these four pests represent some of the most economically damaging pressures in California agriculture. How Mating Disruption Is Applied Instead of spraying, Semios…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
California Table Grapes Shine in a Strong Season: Insights from President Ian LeMay A Promising Season for California Table Grapes Ian LeMay President of the California Table Grape Commission The…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
…in both innovation and consistency. “We’re growing more than 80 varieties of table grapes now,” LeMay said. “Since 1982, the Commission has partnered with the USDA to bring new, longer-lasting,…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…Meter mentioned their love of red fall table grapes, Jacobsen enthusiastically agreed. The fall season is one of the best times of year for California grapes, with harvest now stretching…
Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
…for specialty crops — from apples, cherries, and grapes to blueberries and more — serving growers across the West Coast, South America, and beyond. Unlike conventional sprayers, On Target’s systems…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…board, there’s no risk of chemical exposure. The computer’s control also minimizes drift, reducing waste and environmental impact. And from a business standpoint, the cost savings are significant. In a…
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
…Robotics is crop-agnostic, with applications spanning row crops, specialty row crops, and fixed infrastructure crops such as apples, cherries, and grapes. Sibley emphasizes that the technology can be applied in…
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
…what farmers are already paying for.” The result, he said, is 27,000 acres of almonds and grapes now fallowed in Kern County alone. “Water means jobs,” he warned. “Without it,…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
Nat DiBuduo: The Godfather of California Grapes Reflects on Tradition, Change, and the Future of Wine Nat DiBuduo Honoring a Living Legend As October marks Italian Heritage Month and the…
Nat DiBuduo, the “Godfather of Grapes,” on the Future of California Wine and Farming
…the day, it was all tree fruit and grapes,” he said. “Now it’s housing developments. Every generation needs a house, but we’re losing farmland one field at a time.” DiBuduo,…