…Reflects on 37 Years “When I first started, everything was domestic,” said Jameson. “But once California cherries gained exposure to markets like Japan, it elevated the entire industry.” Jameson highlighted…
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…
Wine Grape Market Struggles: Jeff Bitter Shares Tough Outlook
…grapes and sell their product,” Bitter explained. The heart of his message focused on how long this market pain will persist and what the future might look like for struggling…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-27-25
…threat of deportation for long-time community members who have worked in California’s fields for decades. As harvest season hits full swing with tree fruit, grapes, garlic, and almonds, farmers are…
Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform
…areas.” 2. Peak Harvest Season and Labor Disruptions Cunha described the current agricultural boom, including stone fruit, table grapes, onions, and tomatoes. But despite a strong season, workforce disruptions—particularly Border…
California Moves Toward Tighter 1,3-D Pesticide Regulations
California regulators are advancing new rules aimed at protecting farmworkers from exposure to 1,3-Dichloropropene (1,3-D), a commonly used pesticide linked to cancer risks. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR),…
Grape Industry Faces Wine Sales Challenges
…conditions are all impacting the outlook. While white grape varieties are currently outperforming reds, growers are encouraged to evaluate underperforming vineyards and remain alert to market changes. “Demand for grapes…
California Table Grape Harvest Kicks Off with Strong Yields
…worked in our favor.” Market Outlook Positive Amid Reduced Mexican Supply Adding to the optimism, grape supplies from Mexico are down this year, creating increased market demand for California-grown grapes….
Grape growers, take note! What pest can turn your vineyard into a nightmare overnight?
…real pest pressure and smart solutions. Click to listen and learn how to protect your grapes before it’s too late! Grape growers, take note! What pest can turn your vineyard…
Netting Mandarins: A Citrus Shift at Kings River
…last 10 years, we’ve all worked diligently to find the very best varieties—ones with the characteristics and qualities consumers want.” Seedlessness, once a selling point in grapes and watermelon, is…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
…this program up a long time ago with the promise of surface water delivery.” Kreps, who advises growers of pistachios, grapes, tomatoes, almonds, and cotton, says the public rarely hears…
Bayer May Exit Glyphosate Business Amid Mounting Legal Pressure
…of lawsuits alleging that glyphosate exposure causes cancer—claims Bayer continues to contest. Bayer has already removed glyphosate from consumer herbicide products sold in the U.S. Now, the company says litigation…
California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality
…reputation of California table grapes. “We know the data, we see the demand,” he said, highlighting the high level of consumer confidence in grapes grown in the Golden State. He…
California Table Grape Season Kicks Off Strong: Ian LeMay Shares Optimism for 2025-26
…places nowadays where people can build their careers. This is definitely one.” In closing, LeMay urged consumers to look for California grapes in stores — and to make the conscious…