…in Papagni’s conversation with Villagomez. California citrus relies heavily on export markets, and Villagomez said shipments to China have declined substantially since the Trump administration came into office. The industry…
Driscoll’s Responds to Strawberry Lawsuit Over Pesticide Residue Claims
…controversy, which has also drawn attention in China following reports about pesticide residues detected on some of the company’s strawberries. The issue stems from a lawsuit filed by consumers in…
California Raisin Industry Faces Crossroads as Veteran Leader Calls for Change
…fruit as they once did,” Barserian said, adding that California has slipped from the world’s leading raisin producer to fourth behind countries including Turkey and China. A major portion of…
California Almond Outlook Brightens as Global Demand Stays Strong
…appears more favorable than many feared earlier in the year. According to Toor, Europe continues importing California almonds tariff-free, while many anticipated retaliatory tariffs never materialized. China remains the primary…
California Walnuts Eye Strong 2026 After Global Success
…season despite a current 15% tariff. Premium Quality Sets California Apart Competition from countries such as China and Chile remains part of the global marketplace, but Verloop believes California’s greatest…
California Walnut Industry Looks Ahead to Strong Export Opportunities
…United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and Southeast Asia, have also contributed to stronger international shipments over the past year. Verloop noted that while competition from countries such as Chile and China…
USDA’s Luke Lindberg Highlights Trade Progress Ahead of America’s 250th Celebration
…in markets including Europe, while noting additional growth opportunities exist in countries such as India and China. He also encouraged specialty crop organizations to take advantage of USDA’s Technical Assistance…
Steve Malanca: California Almond Crop May Tighten as Water Challenges Continue
…has reportedly reduced competing supplies, potentially creating additional export opportunities for California almonds, particularly in China and other key markets. Crop Quality Looks Promising Despite weather fluctuations, early reports suggest…
California Almond Outlook, Water Storage, and Agriculture’s Future
…consistently exceeded 200 million pounds, helping reduce carryover stocks to healthier levels. Australia’s weather challenges may also create additional opportunities for California exporters, particularly in markets such as China. For…
Driscoll’s CEO Soren Bjorn Talks California Strawberries, Berry Innovation, Labor, Water, and the Future of Farming
…strategy has largely succeeded throughout North America and continues expanding internationally, including rapidly growing markets such as China. Why Berry Consumption Continues to Grow One of the most encouraging trends…
California Politics, Early Harvests, and Water Concerns Continue Dominating Agriculture Conversation
…on growing national concerns involving trade discussions with China, food security, and California’s long-term economic outlook. As California agriculture continues navigating early harvests, rising costs, and political uncertainty, growers remain…
California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview
…by international players, with key inputs sourced from regions like Ukraine, China, and the Middle East. While companies like Nutrien and Mosaic help stabilize supply, volatility remains a concern. Even…
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…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…