…help vineyard owners make more informed decisions about harvest planning, marketing strategies, and investment timing. Forecasting crop volumes is especially important in sectors like wine production and grape distribution, where…
Farming Isn’t Easy—But It’s a Story Worth Telling
…Easy—But It’s a Story Worth Telling “We put seeds in the ground and we produce a crop and it feeds a nation,” said Leimgruber. “There’s nothing bad or wrong about…
Immigration Plan Proposed to Keep Undocumented Farm Workers
…marks a significant rhetorical pivot from Trump’s earlier strict deportation-first approach. By emphasizing employer oversight and continuity of food production, Trump now appears more aligned with economic pragmatism than zero-tolerance…
Walnuts Deliver Year-Round Shelf Life, Says Jameson
…dynamics of California walnuts. With a background also in cherry production, Jameson highlighted key differences between the two crops—primarily in how long each product can remain viable in the marketplace….
California Pear Yields Set for Strong Comeback in 2025
…is a significant boost in Bartlett pear production. Widely regarded as the cornerstone of California’s pear sector, Bartlett yields are projected to climb from 1.2 million to 1.6 million packages…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
…production costs continue to climb and market volatility challenges grower profitability. The funding is aimed at helping producers stay afloat and reinvest in vital on-farm infrastructure, labor, and crop quality…
California Walnuts Battle Global Price Pressure
…was the largest buyer of California’s in-shell walnut crop, accounting for 58%. But the dynamic has changed. “Now China is not only a buyer but a major producer. Their walnuts…
Southern Border Action Could Protect Farms
…rural communities and food production. He calls for cooperation across industries to fix the problem now—not later. With real reform, Cunha believes the U.S. can protect its borders, workers, and…
Solar Push Sparks Water, Ethics Concerns in California
…to have water to mine lithium, but not water to grow an almond crop?” — Josh McGill McGill explains that the growing demand for solar energy will depend heavily on…
Walnut Market Rebound: Jameson Sees Brighter 2025
…year’s crop was reduced to about 605,000 tons, but this year’s projection is more optimistic—between 650,000 and 700,000 tons. If realized, this would mark a return to optimal production levels…
David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
…of preserving it for food production. “The Williamson Act was intended to keep farmland, farmland,” Tangipa said. “Farmers are carbon-capturing through photosynthesis. They should be credited, not penalized.” Immigration and…
Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
…tariff India imposes on U.S. walnuts, and rising competition from China, now the world’s largest walnut producer. “In 2014, China bought 58% of our in-shell crop. Now, they’re our biggest…
Ethanol Production Nears Full Capacity in U.S.
…plants have been operating at approximately 90% of their total production capacity, a figure that highlights consistent output and operational stability across the sector. Ethanol Production Nears Full Capacity in…
NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production Survey
…focused on U.S. mushroom production. This initiative aims to collect vital data on a sector that, while niche, plays a significant economic and agricultural role. NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production…