California cherry growers are facing one of the most difficult seasons in recent memory after multiple spring rain events devastated what had initially appeared to be a promising crop. According to…
Steve Malanca: California Almond Crop May Tighten as Water Challenges Continue
Strong Almond Prices and Water Concerns Shape 2026 Outlook Steve Malanca California almond growers are entering the 2026 season with cautious optimism as stronger prices, manageable inventories, and steady global…
California Almond Outlook, Water Storage, and Agriculture’s Future
…among some California producers, Malanca and the hosts question whether greenhouse technology can realistically replace California’s world-leading production of almonds and other specialty crops. California currently exports billions of dollars’…
Salinas-Watsonville Strawberry Quality Improves as Growers Reach Peak Production
strawberry-farm-southern-California Strawberry growers in California’s key Salinas-Watsonville growing region are seeing improvements in fruit quality after weather-related challenges earlier in the season, but market conditions remain difficult. A recent report highlighted…
Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms, Blueberries, Water, and California Agriculture’s Future
…fruit breeding programs to California’s water crisis, labor concerns, global blueberry production, and the future of farming in the Golden State. For anyone involved in agriculture—or simply interested in where…
Family Tree Farms’ Daniel Jackson Discusses Water, Farming Future, and California Agriculture
…family has farmed in California since the 1930s, said one of the biggest issues facing growers today is uncertainty surrounding groundwater regulations under California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). According…
Family Tree Farms Navigates Early Season, Market Shifts, and Water Challenges
Family Tree Farms is seeing one of the earliest fruit seasons in recent memory, creating unique opportunities and challenges as California growers navigate changing weather patterns, market conditions, and long-term…
U.S. Cotton Crop Progress Continues Despite Delays in Texas
…said. Several states have already completed planting for the season, including Arizona, California and Missouri, all of which reached 100% planted acreage. U.S. Cotton Crop Progress Slowed by Texas Weather…
New Export Accelerator Program Aims to Help California Specialty Crop Companies Grow Globally
…the California Center for International Trade Development (CITD), the program is intended for export-ready California specialty crop companies that want to strengthen their international sales strategies and expand into new…
American Farm Bureau’s Bailey Corwine on Farm Policy, Mental Health, Leadership, and Agriculture’s Future
…Convention. Anaheim Convention Highlights Agriculture’s Diversity Corwine reflected on the success of the 2026 American Farm Bureau Convention held in Anaheim, California. The event attracted thousands of attendees from across…
American Farm Bureau Highlights Advocacy, Mental Health, and Convention Planning
…to engage the next generation of agricultural leaders. Corwine reflected on the success of the organization’s 2025 convention in Anaheim, California, which attracted thousands of attendees from across the nation….
Senator Schiff Pushes for Expanded Support for Specialty Crop Growers
Specialty-Crop-Research-USDA-scaled.jpg Support for specialty crop producers was a key topic during a recent discussion between California Senator Adam Schiff and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. The conversation focused on the challenges…
Unusual Weather Patterns Reshape California Strawberry Season
…at the moment,” Bjorn said. The unusual production pattern has created varying outcomes depending on where growers are located within California. Regional Differences Define the California Strawberry Season Bjorn noted…
Senate Agriculture Leaders Signal Progress on Long-Awaited Farm Bill
…proposal after months of discussions involving lawmakers from both parties and agricultural organizations seeking greater certainty on farm programs, risk management tools, conservation initiatives and nutrition assistance programs. Farm Bill…