…situation has escalated. A settlement agreement signed in early January has already led to several dairy families selling their cattle, shutting down operations, and leaving land that has been farmed…
Michigan’s Rise: Mining, Farming & Autos (1855–1908)
…Great Lakes, dramatically improving trade efficiency and strengthening Michigan’s connection to national and international markets. Agriculture and Logging Take Root While mining dominated headlines, agriculture and logging emerged as equally…
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
…Farm labor policy State and federal agricultural legislation Trade and market access Without rural media, many of these conversations simply wouldn’t reach the people most affected. Why This Conversation Matters…
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
…it against summer allocations — as a way to accelerate aquifer recovery under SGMA. “Let farmers put floodwater to work,” he said, arguing that smart agreements could restore groundwater faster…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…perspective that resonates with farmers across the state. A Historic Pistachio Year—and Demand Still Growing The U.S. pistachio industry closed out its largest crop on record, finishing just over 1.5…
California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
…the most significant developments is progress on trade—especially with India. Historically, U.S. walnuts have faced a 100% duty entering the Indian market. A newly finalized agreement between the U.S. and…
Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
…final numbers came in just over 1.5 billion pounds, still the largest harvest in industry history. Strong international marketing efforts in regions like India, Brazil, South Korea, and Europe helped…
California Walnuts Gain Momentum as Robert Verloop Sees a Turning Point for Growers
…65 percent of production is exported. That global reach has made trade policy especially important, and Verloop called recent developments with India the most significant news the industry has seen…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
World Ag Expo 2026 Is Almost Here World Ag Expo 2026 is set to return to Tulare, California, on February 10, 11, and 12, and excitement is building fast as…
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
…scale, impact, and excitement surrounding the world’s largest annual agricultural trade show. Lausten explained that preparations for the event are already in full swing, with massive equipment beginning to roll…
Why California Growers and Agribusinesses Should Look East to the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…Crop Expo, set for August 12–13 in Fort Myers, Florida. The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo has earned a reputation as one of the premier educational and trade events for…
Kalem Barsarian Sounds the Alarm on the Future of California Raisins
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Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…acres threatens long-term food security. A Growing Trade Deficit and Dangerous Dependence Nick pointed out that the United States now runs a $36 billion agricultural trade deficit, importing more food…
California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag
…shrinking the trade deficit and creating more reciprocal agreements, saying the U.S. is forecasted to improve its trade deficit by roughly $13 billion compared to last year. The bottom line…