…3-million-ton harvest, outpacing domestic demand. Back then, wine imports represented just 10–18% of the U.S. retail market. Today: A New Reality Imports now exceed 40% U.S. consumption is flat Production…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…tree nuts and cotton. Mild weather helped boost almond production to 2.5–3 billion pounds, and pistachios saw record-breaking harvests. Yet rising operating and input costs continue to outpace commodity prices,…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…Themes: Importance of 4-H and FFA in developing leadership and communication skills Workforce challenges and the value of hiring people with agricultural backgrounds Farmland loss due to housing development Water…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…farming in Butte County and beyond. Ag Meter added that as California’s population grows, more farmland is being converted to housing. While development is inevitable, he stressed the importance of…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…durable but also risk-takers, often investing significant capital each season with the hope of a successful harvest. Many families have been farming for multiple generations, highlighting that agriculture in California…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…labor, reduce inputs, and bring precision to weed and harvest management. “The exciting thing is the combination of digital technology and growing plants,” Jacobs says. “Our staff will be using…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…California’s quick-changing weather patterns. Nick offers a detailed look at the pistachio sector, noting the industry’s record-breaking 2025 harvest. He explains how growers are paid and how storage cycles work…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…faced by growers in the Golden State. While Illinois farmers primarily manage seasonal planting and harvest cycles, California’s farmers contend with year-round demands, stringent regulations, water limitations, and labor constraints….
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…risk failing once they reach the field. The Road Ahead: Automation, Harvest Technology, and Continued Learning Looking toward 2026 and beyond, Johnson expects significant focus on automating harvest across multiple…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…arrived in the valley, but growers were prepared. Plastic vineyard coverings—typically installed around mid-September—protected fruit and extended harvest windows. “We still have growers harvesting today in California,” LeMay noted. Some…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
…with high-quality fruit, steady demand, and continued harvest stretching through Thanksgiving. “We had a really moderate spring and summer that allowed the fruit to mature beautifully on the vine,” he…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
A Strong Finish to the Season As the 2025 walnut harvest wraps up, growers and industry leaders are taking stock of an exceptional year for California walnuts. Michael Jameson, Director…
Michael Jameson Reports a Rebound for California Walnuts
…for walnut growers. Jameson, who also handles cherry sales for Morada, confirmed that harvest is wrapping up statewide, with volume way up from last year and some of the best…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…President Ryan Jacobsen An Unusual Harvest Season While growers often deal with a single storm during the harvest window, 2025 brought seven. Storm after storm swept across the region, forcing…