…efforts to create a practical fencing solution addressed a critical need for western settlers and livestock producers. The success of American ranching and livestock production depended on innovations like barbed…
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
…recent discussion highlighted concerns from National Pork Producers Council President Rob Brenneman, who argued that independent U.S. pork producers are being unfairly targeted in the ongoing debate. Proposition 12, California’s animal…
California Cherry Industry Suffers One of Its Toughest Seasons in Decades
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’…
State Fairs: A Tradition Rooted in Agricultural Competition
…and fellow producers. Over time, these informal contests grew into organized exhibitions showcasing the best agriculture had to offer. The Birth of the State Fair New York holds the distinction…
USDA Invests $105 Million in New World Screwworm Research and Response Effort
…hopes to build a stronger foundation for future prevention and control efforts. For livestock producers, the initiative represents a significant investment in safeguarding animal health and reducing the risk of…
Salinas-Watsonville Strawberry Quality Improves as Growers Reach Peak Production
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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…
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…
Beef Industry Faces Questions as Processing Capacity Shifts and Herd Expansion Looms
…producers begin rebuilding cattle numbers following years of drought-related herd reductions. “It doesn’t take a big leap of imagination to think you could lose another plant,” Kooima said. Beef Industry…