Category: West
Inside Pandol’s success: How a multigenerational California grower leads in table grapes
Pandol Brothers’ legacy spans eight decades of growing prowess. Learn how this Central Valley operation remains relevant into its fourth generation.
California farms face new rules in 2026, from wages to waste disposal
A handful of new regulations will affect farms throughout the Golden State. Find out what’s changing from wages to immigration enforcement.
Chardonnay, Cabernet pace top wine state California’s 2024 grape crush report
California wine growers still set the pace in the U.S. market; find out how much tonnage they produced in 2024 and the state’s top varietals.
FIRA USA robotics conference returns
FIRA USA robotics conference returns. Read how this year’s show features more grower tech involvement.
San Joaquin Valley Grape Day shows growers solutions
A recent San Joaquin Valley Grape Day was held. Read what pest and disease solutions were offered to growers.
Rodent attack: How growers can battle rat, squirrel, gopher damage
Rats and other wildlife are damaging orchards and fields. Learn what researchers are doing to control rodent damage.
Cultivating the Future: Cal Poly Strawberry field day showcases innovation, sustainability
The Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day attracted growers. Learn about the strawberry research the event highlighted.
Washington Red Raspberry Commission director retires
The head of the Washington Red Raspberry Commission has retired.Read more about Henry Bierlink’s service to Washington raspberries.
FIRA USA ag robotics show to feature more tech
More tech will be featured at the FIRA USA ag robotics show. Learn what this year’s show is expected to bring to AgTech.
Family stone fruit tradition: Mountain View’s stone fruit focus
Mountain View Fruit Sales is a San Joaquin Valley stone fruit grower. Read more about the family stone fruit tradition.
Northern California grape, olive field day scheduled
A northern California grape and olive field day is planned. Learn what topics grape and olive growers can learn about from UCCE.
Sundale Vineyards moves from winegrapes to table grapes
Making grape strides: Read how Sundale Vineyards moved from winegrapes to table grapes.
Good Humus Produce’s community mindset
Good Humus Produce grows organic produce in Northern California. Read more about Good Humus’ community mindset.
Pacific flatheaded borer threatening walnuts, other tree fruit
A field day is scheduled to address the Pacific flatheaded borer (PFB), a pest that is threatening walnuts and has been a threat to fruit trees.
Growers seeing more demand for organic walnuts
California nut growers aren’t seeing premiums for their organic tree harvests.
Matoian Brothers master grape cultivation best practices amid labor and pest challenges
Discover how the Matoian Brothers apply grape cultivation best practices to improve, quality and sustainability in California vineyards.
Grape cultivation best practices: Markus Keller on winter pruning
Winter pruning is vital to vineyard health. Discover grape cultivation best practices with Markus Keller’s insights on winter pruning.
Washington orchard frost protection strengthened by AgWeatherNet
Frost protection is critical for orchards. Learn how Washington State’s AgWeatherNet helps growers improve frost protection with inversion forecasts and other precision tools.
New markets may be required for organic growers
When Jeff and Annie Main of Good Humus Farm began farming in Yolo County nearly half a century ago, one of the first challenges they encountered was finding a market for their organic produce.