…Without it, California risks losing valuable farmland while urban growth continues to demand more water. Despite these challenges, Jackson remains optimistic, citing the resilience of California farmers and the global…
Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry
…importance of adapting to younger generations’ values—sustainability, convenience, and quality storytelling behind each bottle. Innovation: Non-Alcoholic & CBD-Infused Wines To meet changing demand, Cry Baby Wine is developing non-alcoholic wines…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
…soft, with prices aligning closely to weakened milk futures. Hot weather continues to reduce cow productivity, while out-of-state inventories linger due to weaker export demand. Perhaps most alarming, Folio warned…
California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy
…what it’s like when the milk pump breaks at 3 a.m. or when a calf needs pulling on a holiday,” Genasci explained. “That experience helps me connect with elected officials…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…has a process of bringing new products to market that is second to none,” Nicol explains. His region spans the western United States, where different crops and climates demand tailored…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…Demand and Trade Developments Pistachios, often called the “it nut”, are seeing rising demand across the globe. Kreps highlighted the reduction of tariffs and new market opportunities in India, China,…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…and political challenges. The Roots of the Groundwater Crisis California’s water woes stem from a complex mix of climate variability, over-pumping, expanding crop demands, and fragmented regulation. Despite being one…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…Uncertainty Last year’s almond marketing season delivered the highest grower prices in a decade by early May 2024, thanks to strong demand and a crop that came in 100 million…
California Almonds at the Crossroads: Tariffs, Trade, and Hope for a Better Harvest
…years—marked by suppressed returns and fluctuating global demand—Rigg emphasized that 2025 may finally offer a glimmer of hope, thanks in part to California’s ideal growing conditions this spring and summer….
Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper Revolution
…invention had the power to revolutionize agriculture. What he needed was not just a sales strategy, but a manufacturing base that could meet demand once the market caught up with…
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
…reduce trade barriers, and support California almond exports. From Morocco to Pakistan, Europe, and China, ABC continues its commitment to growing international demand. Stay informed by following Almond Byte updates…
California Sues USDA Over SNAP Data Demand
…benefits to 5 million CalFresh recipients—roughly 13% of the state’s population. Legal Grounds: States’ Rights and Privacy The coalition of attorneys general argues that the USDA’s demand violates constitutional and…
Almond Crop Surprise: Growers Navigate Higher Yields, Market Strategy
…to place repeat orders, supporting demand throughout the season. “It’s always good to start a big crop at a lower price and then creep up to market things as a…
USDA July Cattle Report Reveals Continued Decline in Herd Size
…term, as demand holds steady against dwindling supplies. Conclusion The USDA’s long-anticipated July cattle report confirms industry concerns: the U.S. cattle herd is still contracting, and recovery will take time….