Michael Jameson Shares the Brutal Truth Behind California’s Toughest Cherry Crop in Decades Michael Jameson California’s cherry industry entered the 2026 season with optimism, ideal growing conditions, and expectations for…
Part 2: California Cherry Industry Suffers One of Its Toughest Seasons in Decades
…the complex marketing and logistics challenges facing California’s cherry industry. While spring rain events caused significant crop losses throughout California’s cherry-growing regions, the challenges extended well beyond the orchard. Jameson…
Michael Kelly and the Forgotten Story of Barbed Wire
…that helped farmers and ranchers succeed, few have had a greater impact than barbed wire. Yet one of the men responsible for its development is often overlooked in history. Michael…
Applications Open for 2026 Real California Milk Accelerator
…opportunities for California’s dairy industry. Real California Milk Accelerator Incorporates AI Tools One of the notable additions to the 2026 program is the integration of artificial intelligence-enabled sales and marketing…
California Wine Labeling Bill Gains Momentum Amid Industry Debate
…California Assembly unanimously on a 67-0 vote and is now under consideration in the state Senate. California Wine Labeling Bill Aims to Support Domestic Growers The California Association of Winegrape…
Pork Producers Push Back Against Proposition 12 Misinformation Claims
Pigs-Animal-Shed-pig-farm-Depositphotos As efforts continue to address California’s Proposition 12 at the federal level, pork industry leaders say misinformation surrounding the issue is creating confusion about its impact on producers. A…
California Cherry Industry Suffers One of Its Toughest Seasons in Decades
…Jameson emphasized that farming is inherently unpredictable, with weather often determining whether a season becomes highly profitable or financially devastating. For California’s cherry industry, 2026 will likely be remembered as…
Crops That Shaped Early America: How Native and European Agriculture Built a Nation
…of people. Instead, it evolved through the exchange of crops, farming knowledge, and agricultural practices between Native Americans and European immigrants. According to today’s American Agriculture History Minute with Mark…
Steve Malanca: California Almond Crop May Tighten as Water Challenges Continue
…continues to be California agriculture’s most significant long-term challenge. Groundwater restrictions, rising pumping costs, and limited surface water allocations are creating increasing pressure on growers throughout the state. Some farming…
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’…
State Fairs: A Tradition Rooted in Agricultural Competition
…State Fairs can be traced back to the natural competitive spirit of American farmers. Families took pride in their crops, livestock, and farming practices, often comparing their achievements with neighbors…
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
Nearly a Century of Farming Excellence Meets Modern Agricultural Challenges Daniel Jackson President of Family Tree Farms When it comes to California tree fruit and blueberries, few voices carry as…
Family Tree Farms’ Daniel Jackson Discusses Water, Farming Future, and California Agriculture
Family Tree Farms Vice President Daniel Jackson says California agriculture faces significant challenges from water policy uncertainty, but he remains optimistic about the future of farming and the next generation…