…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…
California Agriculture Coalition Calls for Changes to Senate Bill 54
…current framework could place significant financial burdens on agricultural businesses already facing rising production costs. According to the coalition, California’s affordability challenges make additional compliance costs particularly concerning for the…
USDA Modernizes Crop Acreage Reporting with New Digital Pilot
…Production and Conservation, described the transition as a major step forward for producers who complete annual acreage reports through USDA’s Farm Service Agency. According to Fordyce, the updated system is…
Avocado Rootstock Research Advances Through International Collaboration
…potential to help growers establish orchards in areas that may not have been suitable for avocado production in the past. Expanding suitable production regions could provide additional opportunities for the…
Kevin Kester Discusses Cattle Industry Challenges, Screwworm Response and Beef Processing Support
…explained that USDA, working alongside the State of Texas, is investing heavily in eradication efforts through sterile fly production. Existing facilities in Panama and Mexico are already releasing approximately 100…
How Early American Farmers Built a Thriving Agricultural Economy
…management, combined with expanding export markets, demonstrated how farming would become one of the country’s greatest economic strengths. The willingness of early agricultural leaders to experiment with better production methods…