Celebrating California’s Global Role in Wine California continues to lead the U.S. wine industry, producing an impressive 81% of all U.S. wine. With more than 6,200 wineries and 5,900 growers…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…lower. Cameron points to Brazil, where farmworkers earn around $300 a month, creating a steep disadvantage for California growers. Despite offering better working conditions and higher standards, California producers must…
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
…percent compared to last year. Nonpareil yields are down significantly in many orchards, with some growers harvesting closer to 1,200 to 1,800 pounds per acre rather than the state’s average…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Richard Matoian, former president of American Pistachio Growers and now co-operator of…
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
…growers in California. The Legacy of Oberti Olives For decades, the Oberti family was synonymous with olives in the Central Valley. Starting in the 1930s, the Oberti brand became a…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…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…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…and New Mexico Cattle Growers Associations, and the Public Lands Council. Tom Patterson, President-elect of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association, testified that wolf populations have shifted from a livestock…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50
…inputs together. While markets for organics are strong, the costs of production continue to rise, making new tools like TerraLux crucial for growers looking to stay competitive. Assemblyman David Tangipa…
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
…restricted hours. Despite these hurdles, Farm Bureau remains committed to advocacy at the local, state, and national levels. Membership ensures growers have representation in Sacramento and Washington, where decisions directly…
Small Wineries Under Pressure: Ziveli Winery
…a new generation. Competing in a Global Market The interview also highlighted how imports from Italy, Chile, and Mexico are undercutting California growers. John noted it can even be cheaper…
California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: Marlena Paolilli
…550,000 acres of vineyards, industry leaders like Jeff Bitter of Allied Grape Growers believe acreage needs to shrink to about 500,000 to stabilize prices. “There’s just an overabundance of wine…
Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry
…Imported frozen grapes from countries like Chile are sometimes cheaper than sourcing from Lodi or other California regions, creating financial strain on local growers. Industry experts, including Allied Grape Growers…
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
…and daylight. Engaging Growers Through Hands-On Events Sonja Begemann highlighted the importance of direct engagement with growers at the Salinas trials. Nearly 200 growers participated, sharing feedback with breeders and…
Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
…distributors, allowing customers to source a diverse range of produce in one stop. Grower Partnerships at Home and Abroad While most of Custom Produce’s supply comes from Central California growers,…