…a meeting ground for the next generation of agriculture. By bringing together growers, students, faculty, industry leaders, and tech innovators, this conference represents a bold step toward building a sustainable,…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…$3 per pound by springtime. Malanca emphasized the importance of higher prices, noting that growers face steep input costs and will need the $3–$3.50 range to remain sustainable. Carryover Stocks…
Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
…storytelling and community in building resilience, even in a challenging market. Commitment to Organic and Sustainable Practices Sustainability is a central part of Freeman Vineyard’s philosophy. Living among the vines…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
…Pistachios Fall: Cotton, olive oil, and pomegranates By Thanksgiving, the farm aims to wrap up harvest and prepare for the next season. Building a Sustainable Future As a fourth-generation farmer,…
California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
…remarkable aspects of California’s wine industry is its commitment to sustainability: 90% of California wines are produced in a certified sustainable winery. 65% of vineyard acreage is certified sustainable. 95%…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…moisture and suppress weeds. This system maximized land productivity, improved soil health, and provided balanced nutrition. Today, agricultural scientists often point to the Three Sisters as a model of sustainable…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…Perspective: Learning From Brazil In August, Cameron traveled with the State Board to Brazil, where he studied the country’s leadership in biologicals and sustainable farming. He noted that while Brazil…
Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture: America’s First Farm Organization
…planted in sequence. This practice not only improved soil health but also boosted yields, reduced pest infestations, and promoted sustainable farming. Soil Fertility Testing The Society also pioneered the practice…
California Wine Month Highlights Sustainability and Innovation: Julie Berge of the Wine Institute Shares Industry Outlook
…of California wine is produced in certified sustainable wineries, and around 65% of vineyard acreage is certified sustainable. Consumers increasingly want to know how their wine is produced, and California…
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
…and here it’s $20? Add in water costs, PG&E rates, and regulations—it’s not sustainable.” A Call to Action for California Agriculture Despite the challenges, Oberti urged farmers to speak up…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…farmers to engage in the policy debate, follow updates at AgNetWest.com, and recognize that immigration reform is essential to keeping U.S. agriculture competitive and sustainable. For more agricultural updates, visit…
California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
…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…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50
…over Proposition 50. Organic Farming Innovation with Wilbur Ellis Josh sat down with Gina Colfer, Sustainable Solutions Agronomy Manager at Wilbur Ellis, to talk about the future of organic farming…
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
…safest and most sustainable in the world. We need to brand it that way and make people proud of what’s grown here.” For more information or to get involved, visit…