California Cherry Industry

Cherry Industry Faces Rising Costs, Market Pressure, and Earlier Harvest Window in 2026

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Pacific Northwest enter the market. Looking ahead, Jameson said the industry must continue adapting to rapid changes in technology, communication, and global trade. From AI-driven sorting systems to evolving buyer…

Cannon Michael

Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture

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…11,000 acres of cropland between Los Banos and Merced, along with more than 600 acres of wetland habitat along the Grasslands Wildlife Management Area—an important ecological region within the Pacific

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture

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…mounting pressures. Partnership with Washington Unlike the current administration’s frequent legal clashes with federal leadership, Hilton says he would pursue cooperation. He cites relationships with members of President Trump’s cabinet,…

World Ag Expo

World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact

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…the International Year of the Woman Farmer. On Tuesday, the pavilion will host a networking event in partnership with the California Department of Food and Agriculture and California Grown, featuring…

California

AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture

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…recharge, and advanced snowpack measurement technology—developed in partnership with NASA—have helped protect growers from the worst impacts of SGMA and water shortages. He stresses that every watershed is different and…

Elaine Culotti

Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point

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…this would restore critical funding to small communities and prevent large corporations from draining local economies. She also criticized California’s failure to rebuild wildfire-damaged areas such as the Pacific Palisades,…

semios

SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests

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…its partnership with WiseConn. Installation Timing and Seasonal Planning Installation timing varies slightly by crop, but Pistoresi noted that SEMIOS generally begins pheromone installations in early January. Crews remain active…