California

California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields

DanAgri-Business, Almonds, Climate Change, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…strong production regions. The sandy loam soils, with some areas containing over 20 feet of topsoil, have produced yields 30% higher than those on the Eastside for both row crops…

Freeman Vineyard

Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach

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A Family Story Rooted in Sonoma County In the heart of West Sonoma’s Russian River Valley, Freeman Vineyard and Winery has become a leader in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay production….

California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Dairy and Livestock, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Special Reports, Trade, Walnuts, Water

…announced another $1 billion in disaster relief funds for California’s dairy industry through the ELRP program. This comes on top of an earlier billion-dollar package, providing critical support as milk…

Don Cameron

Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges

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…about which land can remain in production. Solar Panels on Farmland With limited water supplies, Cameron sees solar development as a viable revenue alternative for fallowed acres. While he prefers…

Henry A. Wallace

Henry A. Wallace: Innovator, Journalist, and Statesman

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…death in 1924, highlighting a legacy of agricultural leadership. Legacy Henry A. Wallace’s life bridged innovation, media, and government service. From revolutionizing crop production to shaping national policy, his contributions…

California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures

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…Papagni noted, that means four years without almond production—a devastating blow for growers and the local economy. While investors circle California land, many producers see it as a “bridge to…

Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges

DanAlmonds, Economy, Environment, Grapes, Interview, Irrigation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Water, Wine

…Olives, now focuses on grape and almond production. Melissa manages 320 acres of grapes and 170 acres of almonds, both facing unique challenges in today’s regulatory and environmental landscape. Central…

California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform

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…2025, reflecting weaker off-farm earnings. Government payments are forecast at $40.5 billion, the highest since 2020. The dairy sector is also strengthening, with exports reaching 18.7% of domestic production in…

California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Podcasts, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water

…Cameron noted that without reliable labor, food production in California—and by extension, the United States—would be significantly disrupted. Water Management and Sustainable Farming Water management was another major focus. Cameron…