…fresh grapes while allowing for consistent dosing. After the trial period, muscle strength assessments showed marked improvement compared to baseline levels. Additionally, increased irisin levels suggest that grapes may activate…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
…look at the pressure facing California growers—and how they’re responding with grit and innovation. Hartwig represents 13 fruit commodities ranging from stone fruit and table grapes to pomegranates and persimmons….
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
…13 major fresh fruit commodities—including table grapes, stone fruit, figs, and pomegranates—Hartwig advocates for growers navigating mounting challenges across labor, regulation, water, and trade. California Fruit Industry Faces Crisis: Daniel…
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
…California Fresh Fruit Association represents growers and shippers of numerous specialty crops, including fresh grapes, kiwi, pomegranates, cherries, blueberries, peaches, pears, apricots, and nectarines. The organization advocates on behalf of…
Is This the Year of the Spider Mite? Strategies for Tree Nut and Grape Growers
…on hull rot prevention in almonds and how Quash® Fungicide plays a key role in protecting yield. If you grow almonds, grapes, or other crops, this episode is your frontline…
Cal/OSHA Staggered Schedules, Mask Rules Proposal Opposed
…the coalition criticized a proposed scheduling model that would limit workforce attendance to 20% on the first day of a wildfire smoke event, increasing to 80% over four days. According…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
…can make or break an ag business. We also check in on California watermelon season, hear about the upcoming USDA trade mission to the Dominican Republic, and talk table grapes,…
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…
Technology Transforms California Cherry Industry
…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),…