California Cherry Industry

California Cherry Industry Suffers Historic Losses After Devastating 2026 Season

DanAgri-Business, Cherries, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Special Reports, Trade

…occurred throughout Bakersfield, Fresno, Westley-Patterson-Gustine, Hollister-Gilroy, and other California cherry-producing regions. Jameson estimates statewide crop losses exceeded 50%, with total economic damage reaching well into the hundreds of millions of…

Darren Schmall

From Farming to Fast-Growing Trees: Darren Schmall’s Vision for California Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Horticulture, Interview, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Wine

…Fresno counties, and his daughters now represent the fifth generation involved in farming. After attending both California Polytechnic State University and California State University, Fresno, Schmall returned home with a…

California Cherry

California Cherries 2026: Bigger Crop, Earlier Season, New Challenges

DanAgri-Business, Cherries, Drought, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…corridor Average: Fresno and Stockton–Lodi–Linden Below expectations: Bakersfield Light crop: Hollister–Gilroy due to heat during bloom Growers are even using helicopters and spray rigs to dry fruit after rain—showing just…

California Agriculture

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Commodities, Conservation, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Event, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water, Weather

Ryan Jacobsen (right with “the Ag Meter” At a recent gubernatorial debate hosted at Fresno State, agricultural leadership took center stage as Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm…

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture

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Steve Hilton (right) with “the Ag Meter” At a recent interview with “the Ag Meter” at Fresno State, gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton delivered a sharp critique of California’s current leadership…

Chad Bianco

Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”

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A Conversation from Fresno State Chad Bianco (right) with “the Ag Meter” At a recent agricultural gathering hosted at Fresno State, gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco sat down with AgNet West’s…

F3 Innovate

Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture

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…automation isn’t about replacing workers—it’s about creating safer, more efficient jobs. F3 Innovate is taking that a step further with the upcoming launch of an AI Supercomputing Center in Fresno….