…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…
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…