…created FarmsCo USA, a company marketed exclusively through Kings River Packing. Fruits sourced from Chile, Australia, Morocco, Argentina, and Peru carry the Kings River name—reinforcing consistency and trust with retail…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…in decades. To him, this is a warning sign. California grows many of the foods Americans should eat more of—fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and dairy. Losing that production to other…
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…no idea the impact of Democratic legislation on farming,” she said. “Those fresh little vegetables you love? Say goodbye. It’s going to be all NGO food. This type of government…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…crops, fruits, vegetables. Agriculture needs energy, water, fewer regulations, and labor laws that work. What agriculture needs, everybody needs.” Her vision even extends to creative ways to highlight agriculture’s value:…
Plymouth Colony Crops: Corn, Tobacco, and Early Trade
…produced, but they soon recognized the value of exchanging surplus goods. Meat, which was hard to preserve, was often traded for furs and fruits. These transactions laid the foundation for…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
…the fruits, vegetables, and nuts that fuel healthier diets across America. As he puts it: “What California produces is what the country wants and needs to be healthier.” Conclusion From…
Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
…brother, Atomic Torosian, and a team of partners who saw the opportunity to create a one-stop shop for fruits and vegetables in California’s Central Valley. What began with handshakes and…
Custom Produce’s Growth Story: Ted Torosian
…offer a variety of high-quality fruits and vegetables in one stop for food service buyers. “We started from scratch, knocking on doors, selling fruit,” Torosian said. “Now we’re one of…
Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports
…fruits and vegetables, the United States only ranks fourth among its main suppliers of fresh fruit. Nevertheless, stakeholders in the produce sector may also benefit as the agreement begins to…
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
…perishability of fruits and vegetables means that even short-term disruptions can lead to increased waste, higher prices, and reduced accessibility for consumers. The groups are urging all three governments to…
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
…copays, there were carrots,” the campaign delivers a bold message to policymakers: you can’t make America healthy again without fruits and vegetables. Nutrition Is Prevention IFPA CEO Cathy Burns emphasized…
Coastal Grandmother Talks Ag and Online Influence
…embraced the industry, sharing insights on everything from drought challenges to the importance of local produce. Elevating Agriculture Through Food Content Lex’s content often celebrates the fruits of California farming—literally….
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
MAHA Moves to Fruits and Vegetables, Kern County’s Kirschenmen Enterprises In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill bring you the latest…
U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
…disruptions in the importation of U.S. dry fruits, particularly walnuts and almonds. According to Lorrie Boyer, Indian importers are delaying customs clearance processes for these shipments to avoid financial losses…





















