California’s water

California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad

DanAgri-Business, Citrus, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…of water released to the ocean for environmental purposes. “It’s challenging because it affects everyone,” Broad said. “It’s not just growers—it’s communities. The fertilizer salesman, the tractor dealer, the farmworker—they…

California raisin

California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Energy, Grapes, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water

…Currently, California has about 90,000 acres of raisin grape varieties, but competition from abroad is fierce. Turkey has overtaken the U.S. in many markets and now dominates sales across Europe….

water

Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future

DanAgri-Business, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Pistachios, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…delivery, as bonuses are calculated based on eventual international and domestic sales. While the initial price may look modest, once bonuses and adjustments are factored in, growers typically net between…

California truckers

California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Interview, Special Reports

…to federal leadership for relief. The Used Truck Market and Longevity Issues With new truck sales plummeting, demand for used trucks has skyrocketed. However, today’s trucks are not built with…

Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California

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…are at fault — which happens in more than half of tractor-trailer collisions — it’s the trucking firms that face the financial fallout. To cope, many carriers are installing cameras…

beef

Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food

DanAgri-Business, Avian Influenza (Bird Flu), Cattle, Economy, Hogs & Pork, Interview, Poultry, Special Reports

A Return to the Conversation Nick Papagni recently welcomed back Darren Hill, Sales Manager at JD Food and former five-star chef, to discuss the current state of the meat industry….

Reedley College Ag Conference

Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future

DanAgri-Business, Event, Interview, Special Reports

…which reduces heavy lifting in vineyards and orchards. GUSS (Global Unmanned Spray System), recently acquired by John Deere, showing next-generation autonomous spraying. Blue White Robotics with tractor retrofit kits that…

Freeman Vineyard

Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach

DanAgri-Business, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Grapes, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Organic, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water, Wine

…economic headwinds, Freeman Vineyard has taken a proactive approach. Instead of waiting for trends to shift, Ken Freeman emphasizes creativity and hard work. Direct-to-consumer sales: Roughly 65% of Freeman’s sales…

Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Grapes, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water, Wine

…Facing California Winemakers The wine industry in California has faced several challenges in recent years. John Nale explained: “Wine sales have dropped year over year. Cumulatively, we’re in a lot…