California
Crippling tariffs on the export side and increased competition from lower-priced citrus imports has some in the California citrus industry fighting to keep their farms in production.
With unanimous support from lawmakers, the update to the California Water Plan may help bring actionable water goals and information to the state and stem the flow of farm loss.
As CEO of the ag tech incubator the Reservoir, Bernstein says he seeks so solve some of the decades long challenges in the fresh produce industry, through ag tech innovations.
In the heart of California’s Central Valley, generations of farm families are facing a new kind of crisis: what farmers argue is a man-made drought. It’s mounting water regulations that could determine whether the most fertile farmland in the nation survives.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has added the Riverside area of Riverside County to its quarantine to prevent the spread of huanglongbing and the Asian citrus psyllid.
A zone covering 57 square miles in Riverside and 74 square miles in San Bernardino counties hopes to stop the spread of this invasive species in California.
Seven new members join the commission’s board as producer members, handler members and alternates for the new two-year term.
The state has diligently monitored and scouted for the Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing, but a challenge continues with residential citrus, says the president and CEO of California Citrus Mutual.
The state adds the San Clemente area of Orange and San Diego Counties to its existing quarantine for huanglongbing.
The partnership will allow the company to increase organic citrus offerings, as well as a stronger supply line, the company says.
Labor costs continue to rise for California farmers, but skilled labor isn’t something growers are able to find with the current H-2A program. Labor experts, economists and farmers agree the current immigration system is “broken,” but a solution could be on the horizon.
This new quarantine parallels the intrastate quarantine that the California Department of Food and Agriculture established earlier this month.
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The tree fruit and nut nursery says it is modernizing to meet the needs of the next generation of growers.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture added the Perris area of Riverside County to the state’s existing quarantine for huanglongbing.
Jan Berk, who made history as the industry group’s first-ever female chair, was presented with the group’s Golden Checkmark Award.
The California Table Grape Commission announced $168,500 in scholarships to students from the table grape growing regions of the state.
Aiming to connect with younger consumers, the playful and informative initiative highlights the fruit’s health benefits, versatility and California roots.
California has seen a significant increase in its strawberry exports to Mexico in recent years. To learn the latest, The Packer connected with the commission’s Chris Christian at Aneberries 2025.
The commission says the reorg strengthens the department’s ability to serve farmers and safeguard the nation’s food supply.
The grower-packer made a public appeal after a buyer pulled out of a purchase right before harvest.
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Service and the California Department of Food and Agriculture say this new quarantine impacts 1.44 acres of commercial citrus.
The second-generation owner of Turlock Fruit Company died July 3 at 95 years; celebration of life held on Saturday, July 12.
California’s fresh produce industry, and particularly the lettuce and leafy greens sector, has attracted national media attention for its positive and highly proactive approach to a safer food supply.
California native Bryan Nickerson will be responsible for implementing strategies to grow and retain membership.
Despite mostly full reservoirs, water districts serving agriculture in the state’s most productive region aren’t getting enough water, highlighting outdated water infrastructure.
Los Angeles-area companies share about the season so far and talk of tariffs.
May marked six straight months of declining exports, according to the port’s executive director.
The on-again, off-again reports regarding ICE raids is sowing confusion for those who rely on immigrant labor and causing labor shortages because employees aren’t showing up for work.
A recent USDA report quantified the value of pollination services in 2024 at over $400 million, above the $361.5 million in revenue from honey.