…California, threats to free speech, and the importance of defending both our farms and our freedoms. Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy California…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…time, movements like “My Job Depends on Ag” underscore the human side of farming—families, communities, and future generations who depend on agriculture’s success. As Malanca stressed, California’s farmers need both…
Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
…those eager to taste their wines, the best way is to visit or join the Freeman wine club: Wine club benefits: Six bottles twice a year, $1 shipping within California,…
California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers
…announced another $1 billion in disaster relief funds for California’s dairy industry through the ELRP program. This comes on top of an earlier billion-dollar package, providing critical support as milk…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
A Fourth-Generation California Farm in Los Banos–Firebaugh In the heart of California’s Central Valley, A-Bar Ag Enterprises, led by fourth-generation farmer Jake Barcellos, represents both tradition and innovation. Farming in…
My Job Depends on Ag: How a Grassroots Sticker Campaign Grew Into a Movement Supporting California Agriculture
…Ag” campaign. What began as a simple blue sticker has grown into one of the most recognizable marketing efforts in California agriculture—uniting farmers, ranchers, and supporters across the San Joaquin Valley…
California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
Celebrating California’s Global Role in Wine California continues to lead the U.S. wine industry, producing an impressive 81% of all U.S. wine. With more than 6,200 wineries and 5,900 growers…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…faces its own challenges, such as citrus greening disease, it enjoys advantages like low-cost labor that contrast sharply with California’s highly regulated environment. The Labor Challenge in California Labor remains…
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
…hands of California dairy producers,” Vaden said. “They need this money now, and we’re making sure it gets to them quickly.” Why It Matters For California’s farmers, the dual updates…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
…efforts have forced many to confront those inequities. Regulatory Burdens and Water Policy Matoian reflected on how California’s regulatory environment has shifted over the decades, calling it “death by a…
California Wine Month Highlights Sustainability and Innovation: Julie Berge of the Wine Institute Shares Industry Outlook
…her enthusiasm for an industry steeped in tradition yet looking boldly toward the future. California’s Global Wine Standing Berge highlighted the scale of California’s contribution to the global wine market….
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
…growers in California. The Legacy of Oberti Olives For decades, the Oberti family was synonymous with olives in the Central Valley. Starting in the 1930s, the Oberti brand became a…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…while farmland is proposed for solar conversion. California’s Future Food Supply at Risk As the state’s population nears 40 million, California continues to lose farmland. Papagni warned that reducing the…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…dealing with weather, state regulations, and pest control restrictions simultaneously.” High-Speed Rail Impacts on Central Valley Farms California’s high-speed rail project is creating uncertainty for many Central Valley farmers. Melissa’s…