…said. “Growers have done everything possible to deliver a high-quality crop, and we still have promotable volume through December.” The conversation highlighted how California growers continue to lead the world…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…well into December thanks to new late-season varieties and improved production techniques. The state’s growers and packer-shippers excel at extending the season and delivering high-quality fruit deep into winter, a…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…fruit is taking center stage. Kings River is currently shipping: Grapefruit Pummelos Navels Lemons California Clementines And by December, specialty varieties—including Cara Cara’s, raspberry (blood) oranges, and Minneolas—will enter the…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…at scale, potentially transforming the crop’s future in the Central Valley. While acknowledging the risk of freeze damage, he pointed out that consumer demand for avocados as a plant-based protein…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…December 6–9, 2025 in Anaheim, with a special Young Farmers and Ranchers program Resilience in the Face of Change California agriculture stands at a crossroads. Rising costs, fierce global competition,…
California Farm Bureau’s Shannon Douglas Tackles Prop 50, Farm Bill, and the Future of Farming
…Meeting in December with its theme: Strong Roots, Bright Future. For Papagni and McGill, Douglas’ leadership was clear: she’s the right person to carry California’s farmer stories into the halls…
California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy
…crucial. Toor commended the U.S. government’s tariff negotiations—especially with Japan, China, Vietnam, and South Korea—but noted Europe could present challenges. “There’s talk of counter tariffs from the EU in December….
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…100 days, but planning is year-round. Seed decisions begin by December, transplants go into the ground by January, and contracts with growers are finalized based on sales forecasts for the…
Coachella and San Joaquin Kick Off Table Grape Season
…ripening. The result? Grapes with excellent maturity and premium Brix levels, a key indicator of sugar content and flavor quality. Harvest to Continue Through Early December Looking ahead, California’s table…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…Coachella in March, shift to Bakersfield from May to July, and finish in Stockton by October. Another crop starts in December back in Bakersfield. “Potatoes are really hard to ship,”…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
…crop. Sugar levels (brix) are ideal, and harvest is expected to continue through Thanksgiving and into December. Weather Contrast: 2025 Favorable Compared to Last Year Last year, extreme heat and…
USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers
In December 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) rolled out a new assistance initiative designed to support America’s specialty crop growers as they face mounting economic pressures. The program…
2025-2026 California Table Grape Season: A Fresh Start to a Global Campaign
…into December. This strategic approach ensures that California grapes are available year-round, keeping them at the forefront of the fresh fruit market. A Global Marketing Campaign to Boost Sales As…
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…$350,000 since inception. The funds are raised through silent auctions and golf tournaments. The conference will be held December 10-12. Additionally, the discussion touches on the resurgence of fig farming…