…innovators advancing the organic marketplace. He highlights several key components of this year’s event: Educational Sessions & Key Issues Regulatory challenges for U.S. organic producers Labor shortages and rising wage…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…across 16 of California’s most productive agricultural counties. It includes operations of every size—conventional, regenerative, and organic—ensuring that all corners of California agriculture have a voice in shaping the state’s…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
…the younger generation about responsible land management, crop rotation, and compliance with regulations like SGMA. She stressed that the future of California agriculture will require a blend of conventional, organic,…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…for handling and shipping. Organics: A Growing but Strategic Category Kings River entered organics three years ago, taking careful steps to understand the unique challenges of organic growing and marketing….
California Citrus Season Off to a Strong Start, Kings River Packing Leads the Charge
…are excited.” Beyond the fields, Silva discussed the company’s continued investment in organic citrus, now entering its third full year of production. “It’s still a niche, but it’s growing steadily,”…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…conventional almond markets, Toor notes that organic almonds could see competition from Spain and Italy. Years of low returns have forced many California organic growers to cut fertility programs, creating…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…to support domestic producers through fair pricing and seasonal sourcing campaigns. “If you can charge a premium for local or organic, you can do the same for California-grown,” he said….
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
…per year in each hemisphere. This led to the development of Verdant Robotics’ “aim and apply” technology, which can now work across more than three dozen crops, including organic carrots…
Celebrating the Valley’s Bounty: The Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State
…Festival. “You’ll experience grapes and everything made with grapes,” said Goudreau. “It’s really amazing — even organic dyes come from grapes!” She added that the festival continues to grow each…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…America is safe to eat, and a parent shouldn’t feel pressured to buy less produce because they think only organic is safe. American-grown food is the best thing we can…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…Buyers are increasingly looking for specialized products, such as organic raisins or those grown under regenerative agricultural practices. These designations are highly attractive to retailers, particularly in overseas markets, and…
Franklin King: Pioneer of Modern Organic Farming
…lasting contributions to the field as an agricultural scientist, shaping practices that continue to influence farming today. Franklin King: Pioneer of Modern Organic Farming Academic Career and Contributions From 1888…
Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
…themselves, the Freeman family has long prioritized soil and water health. Fifteen years ago, they stopped using non-organic inputs, and today their estate vineyards are certified organic. Their third vineyard,…
California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
…future. Innovation in Winemaking and Packaging California wineries are constantly evolving to meet the needs of today’s consumers. From organic wines to new packaging solutions like canned wines, boxed wines,…