…particularly from China, has transformed South American agriculture, erasing the competitive advantage the United States once held. Losing Ground in Global Food Production Mason challenged the long-standing belief that U.S….
George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes
…From Rural China to California Vineyards Zhuang’s path to Fresno County viticulture began in a small farming village in southwest China, where rice and oranges shaped his childhood. That early…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…85% since his lifetime China’s wine consumption has dropped roughly 70% Australia faces severe oversupply and export challenges Tens of thousands of vineyard acres have been removed worldwide This imbalance…
“Marco Polo” BBQ Turkey
Darren Hill The legendary explorer and worldwide traveler, Marco Polo, was responsible for contributing to my following recipe. History tells us that in the 1300’s during his travels to China,…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…challenges. China posed difficulties in the past but has stabilized, while India—a massive almond market—remains complex. Still, he remains confident: demand is strong, supply is steady, and “we’re going to…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…transit before reaching destinations like India, China, or Turkey. “We handle the inland leg,” Cox explained. “Once it leaves the port, that’s out of our hands. But our job is…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…but reductions could open significant opportunities. Exchange rates and global competition have also shifted in California’s favor. China’s crop experienced adverse weather, limiting exports and increasing domestic consumption, narrowing the…
Michael Jameson Reports a Rebound for California Walnuts
…once again favoring California walnuts over cheaper Chinese product. “China had a rough season — they had freezes, a warm August, and less exportable volume,” he explained. “That brought prices…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…industry. Toor praised the Trump administration’s negotiations with Europe, India, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam. Europe recently threatened counter-tariffs but ultimately backed off, keeping demand stable. China is more complex….
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…ag tech is a competitiveness issue, noting that the U.S. must lead in agricultural innovation just as China and other nations accelerate their own efforts. Reframing the Public Understanding of…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…while tariff uncertainty has disrupted export business, particularly with prunes to China, the company remains committed to finding new markets. “The world needs fruit,” he said. “We want to provide…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…now has free access into the Australian market. China also remains a major focus. Kester believes that, despite delays, trade agreements with China will eventually stabilize and benefit American ranchers….
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Wolves, and the Fight to Keep Family Ranches Alive
…beef in China and Australia. He credited federal policies with helping offset some of California’s burdens but said the fight is far from over. He urged farmers to push for…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…Between 2019 and 2024, China and India moved from net importers to exporters of frozen fries and processed potato products, expanding markets into Asia and the Middle East. Criminal Provisions…