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
…with exceptional texture and shelf life. California’s Water Crisis Remains a Top Concern A significant portion of the interview focused on California’s ongoing water challenges. Jackson expressed concern about the…
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…
Cotton’s Early Roots in America: From Columbus to the Cotton Gin
…developed the cotton gin, a machine designed to rapidly separate cotton fibers from cotton seeds. Before Whitney’s invention, cleaning cotton by hand was an extremely slow and labor-intensive task. The…
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…
Produce Industry Coalition Forms to Defend USMCA Trade Benefits
…supply chain that connects growers, distributors, retailers and consumers throughout North America. The coalition says its primary objective is to ensure consumers continue to have reliable, year-round access to affordable…
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
…facing specialty crop growers and the steps USDA is taking to address market disruptions, disaster recovery needs and emerging pest pressures. Schiff, who recently became the first California senator to…
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…