…family ranches viable. He also expressed optimism regarding recent federal economic initiatives and discussed attending a Fresno event with House Speaker Mike Johnson, where national legislative priorities and agricultural issues…
Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State to Celebrate the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry
…returns to Fresno State on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Vickie Goudreau During a recent interview with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, Whole Vine Festival Founder…
Whole Vine Festival Celebrates the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry
The San Joaquin Valley’s grape industry will once again take center stage this fall as the Whole Vine Festival returns to Fresno State on October 24, celebrating the region’s table…
Elaine Culotti Talks California Politics, Agriculture, Water, and the Future With The Ag Meter
…jury summonses from Fresno County despite living in Texas for several years, using the example to illustrate why government records should be updated more consistently. The discussion also examined state…
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Allied Grape Growers at 75: Jeff Bitter Talks Survival, Wine Trends, and California’s Future
…Kerman in Fresno County. After attending Madera schools and earning an MBA from Fresno State, Bitter completed the California Agricultural Leadership Program before joining Allied Grape Growers at age 24…
California Cherry Industry Suffers Historic Losses After Devastating 2026 Season
…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…
California Stone Fruit Season Running Weeks Ahead of Schedule
California is the largest producer of peaches, plums and nectarines. Most are grown in the San Joaquin Valley, just south of Fresno. By David Adam Kess, via Wikimedia Commons California’s…
From Farming to Fast-Growing Trees: Darren Schmall’s Vision for California Agriculture
…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…
Madera Grower Darren Schmall Expands Agriculture into Agritourism, Innovation, and Sustainability
…in a changing industry. Schmall, a fourth-generation farmer, continues to grow almonds and raisins in Madera and Fresno counties, but has also expanded his operation into a diverse business model…
California Cherries 2026: Bigger Crop, Earlier Season, New Challenges
…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 Farming at a Crossroads: Shannon Douglass on Policy, Pressure, and the Path Forward
Shannon Douglass (left) with “the Ag Meter” California agriculture is facing one of its most pivotal moments in decades. In a recent interview at Fresno State with “the Ag Meter”,…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State
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 Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture
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…