…larger acreages, improve efficiency, and significantly increase agricultural production. This marked one of the earliest major technological shifts in American agriculture and helped fuel the nation’s growing food supply. The…
California Raisin Legend Kalem Barsarian Sounds the Alarm on the Industry’s Future
…to reduce costs and maximize vineyard returns, Barsarian worries it is fundamentally changing the marketplace. According to him, additional production from surplus table grapes increases supply and puts downward pressure…
California Raisin Industry Faces Crossroads as Veteran Leader Calls for Change
…verification of grape varieties entering the raisin supply chain. Barserian argued that distinguishing raisins produced from traditional raisin varieties versus surplus table grapes would improve transparency within the marketplace. Host…
California Almond Outlook Brightens as Global Demand Stays Strong
…important. He estimates that 70 to 74 percent of California almonds will be exported, while only 25 to 28 percent will remain in the domestic market. California continues supplying roughly…
Sunny Toor Sees Strong Demand as California Almond Harvest Nears
…to India, Toor said the 2025 crop has largely moved through the supply chain, with shipments expected to reach approximately 2.6 billion pounds out of a crop of roughly 2.7…
Kevin Kester Discusses Beef Markets, Land Use and California Policy in Part 2
…processors rely on lean beef imports to blend with domestic beef trim for hamburger production. Kester said those imports help meet consumer demand while allowing supply and demand—not politics—to determine…
California Agriculture Coalition Calls for Changes to Senate Bill 54
…food processors and other agricultural businesses. The coalition expressed concern that these added costs may ultimately be passed along throughout the food supply chain, increasing expenses for both producers and…
Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State to Celebrate the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry
…realize how much technology is involved in producing today’s food supply. “We want to blow people’s minds,” she said. “Agriculture is incredibly forward-thinking.” Supporting Local Students and Community The Whole…
Global Cherry Markets Shift as Harvests Expand Across the Northern Hemisphere
…Faces Increased Competition According to the report, European markets are experiencing additional price pressure as larger harvests enter the supply chain. Turkey continues to be a major supplier to European…
USDA’s SPUR Program Aims to Strengthen Small and Mid-Sized Meat Processors
…supply chain. Supporters say strengthening smaller processors can also benefit rural communities by supporting local businesses and increasing competition within the industry. SPUR Program Provides Up to $500 Million The…
USDA Launches FIELDS Program to Expand Domestic Fertilizer Production
Tractor spray fertilize with insecticide herbicide chemicals in agriculture field. Image by alisbalb2/DepositPhotos The new FIELDS program is designed to strengthen America’s fertilizer supply chain by increasing domestic production and…
Early Harvest Raises Questions About Organic Stone Fruit Supply
…maintain a consistent supply throughout the marketing season. An accelerated harvest can also affect labor scheduling, packing operations and shipping logistics as larger volumes of fruit move through the supply…
California Commercial Fishing at a Crossroads: Lori French Shares the Challenges Facing Morro Bay’s Fleet
…boats themselves. French explained that Morro Bay has lost fish buyers, professional fish processors, marine supply stores, and much of the infrastructure needed to support a working waterfront. Fuel costs…
California’s Commercial Fishing Industry Faces Mounting Challenges, Says Morro Bay Fisherwoman
…processors, fuel docks, marine supply businesses, and skilled workers that once supported coastal fishing communities. “It’s becoming harder every year to make a living,” French explained, noting that uncertainty has…