Nicholas “Nick” Karavidas (left) with “the Ag Meter” Nick Papagni Legacy, Marketing, and Consumer Trends Will Determine the Future of California Wine For California’s wine industry, the road to recovery…
Wine Consultant Says Industry Must Rethink Marketing for the Next Generation
California’s wine industry won’t recover simply by waiting for consumers to return, according to veteran wine consultant Nick Karavidas. Instead, he believes the industry must fundamentally rethink how it markets…
From Chilled Plows to Tractors: The Legacy of Oliver Farm Equipment
…filled with innovators whose inventions helped farmers work more efficiently and productively. Among those pioneers was James Oliver, a name that became synonymous with quality farm equipment and helped shape…
Senate Farm Bill Draft Advances with New Support for Agriculture
…draft released by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman and the priorities it addresses for farmers and ranchers. Brian Glenn, Director of Government Affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation…
Almond Forecast Points to Crop Similar to Last Year, Water Remains Top Concern
DepositPhotos image California’s almond industry is looking at another solid harvest in 2026, though growers are unlikely to see a record-breaking crop. During a recent appearance on AgNet News Hour, Steve…
Roger Isom Calls for Water Investment, Regulatory Reform, and Voter Engagement
…agricultural organizations are monitoring while encouraging Californians to become more engaged in the political process. Isom said one of agriculture’s greatest opportunities is the renewed federal focus on California water…
James Oliver’s Chilled Plow Revolutionized Agriculture Worldwide
…most recognizable farm machinery manufacturers, producing tractors and equipment that would serve generations of farmers. A Lasting Agricultural Legacy James Oliver’s contribution to agriculture extends far beyond the tractors that…
Roger Isom Warns California Packaging Rules Could Increase Costs for Agriculture
…Association and the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. During a recent interview on the AgNet News Hour, Isom discussed the potential impacts of California’s packaging regulations on growers, processors,…
Allied Grape Growers at 75: Jeff Bitter Talks Survival, Wine Trends, and California’s Future
…made from 100 percent California grapes, while bottles labeled simply “American” may include imported wine blended with domestic product. His message was simple: Support California wine. Support California farmers. Contact…
California Lawmakers Seek Emergency Funding to Fight Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
California lawmakers are urging USDA to provide emergency assistance as the glassy-winged sharpshooter continues to spread across the state, threatening vineyards and other high-value specialty crops. A recent report highlighted…
California Proposes Stronger Pesticide Enforcement Rules
Farm tractor spraying pesticides & insecticides herbicides over green vineyard field. Napa Valley, Napa County, California, USA DepositPhotos image California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is proposing a sweeping update…
DOE Updates 45Z Tax Credit Rules to Support Biofuel Feedstocks
…of Government Affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the updated guidance gives producers a better understanding of how carbon intensity will be measured and how those calculations influence…
Allied Grape Growers Marks 75 Years While Navigating Wine Industry Challenges
The California wine industry is facing a period of transition, but leaders within the sector remain focused on long-term stability and future growth. During the recent 75th anniversary celebration of…
California Blueberry Season Falls Short of Early Record Expectations
…anticipated production could reach 88 million pounds in 2026. However, weather conditions prevented that forecast from becoming reality. California Blueberry Season Impacted by Weather Challenges According to the California Blueberry…