…Papagni, Barsarian shared his perspective on the challenges facing California raisins today, from shrinking acreage and rising production costs to changing consumer habits and fierce global competition. He also introduced…
California Raisin Industry Faces Crossroads as Veteran Leader Calls for Change
…has fallen from roughly 280,000 acres in 2000 to about 100,000 acres, reflecting shifting consumer demand, higher production costs, and increased global competition. “People are not eating as much dried…
Gloria Romero Outlines Vision for California Agriculture, Water, and the Golden State’s Future
California agriculture sits at the center of many of the state’s biggest challenges, from water policy and energy production to education, rural development, and government accountability. Those issues took center…
Gloria Romero Highlights Education and Agriculture in Part 2 of AgNet News Hour Interview
…conversation, Romero outlined several policy priorities she believes could strengthen California’s rural communities and agricultural economy. Romero emphasized that California’s agricultural industry extends far beyond crop production, arguing that strong…
Gloria Romero Outlines Agriculture Priorities for California’s Future
…to prepare for the future.” The conversation also touched on California’s energy sector. Romero referenced the state’s oil production, arguing that California has significant energy resources that could help support…
Whole Vine Festival Returns to Celebrate California’s Grape Industry
…family-oriented event that reflects the Valley’s deep connection to grape production. The annual festival celebrates the many ways grapes contribute to California agriculture and the communities that depend on them….
California Winegrape Growers Fight for Fairness Amid Industry Challenges
…including: Farm Bill priorities Federal appropriations Import and export challenges The economic health of California’s wine industry Rising production costs The future of family farming These conversations, Collins explained, help…
California Almond Outlook Brightens as Global Demand Stays Strong
…seasons of lower prices and financial strain. Slightly Smaller Crop Expected in 2026 While early industry estimates suggested another 2.7-billion-pound crop, Toor believes production will likely finish between 2.6 and…
Sunny Toor Sees Strong Demand as California Almond Harvest Nears
…season’s production. “My number is between 2.6 and 2.65 billion pounds,” Toor said, noting that several years of challenging grower returns have taken a toll on production. He added that…
Monterey County Crop Report Shows $4.8 Billion in Fruit and Vegetable Production
…leading agricultural regions, even as disease pressure, insect pests and rising production costs challenged growers. A recent report reviewed the county’s 2025 agricultural production figures, which valued fruit and vegetable…
University of California Studies Find Gray Wolves Increasing Stress on California Cattle
…stress levels than cattle raised in wolf-free areas. Scientists say prolonged, or chronic, stress can influence cattle production and may also affect reproductive performance over time. Those findings reinforce long-standing…
Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets, Screwworm, Wolves, and California’s Agricultural Future
…will begin to recover. According to Kester, rebuilding the nation’s beef herd won’t happen overnight. Thanks to the biological realities of cattle production and the uncertainty of weather, meaningful expansion…
Kevin Kester Discusses Beef Markets, Land Use and California Policy in Part 2
…processors rely on lean beef imports to blend with domestic beef trim for hamburger production. Kester said those imports help meet consumer demand while allowing supply and demand—not politics—to determine…
George Washington Carver Helped Transform Southern Agriculture
…for alternative crops. Carver promoted diversified farming and demonstrated the value of growing crops such as: Peanuts Sweet potatoes Soybeans Rather than relying heavily on cotton, Carver encouraged crop rotation…