State’s farmers seek fairness in trade talks with Canada
A winegrape vineyard in San Joaquin County is removed earlier this year due to a yearslong downturn in wine sales. Several Canadian provinces have banned the sale of alcohol from the U.S. Photo/Caleb Hampton
California’s top exports to China fell by 64% in 2025
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Iran war strands California farm exports
A container ship is pictured in the Strait of Hormuz in 2010. Photo/Michael Gaylard
Iran war strands California farm exports
A container ship is pictured in the Strait of Hormuz in 2010. Photo/Michael Gaylard By Caleb Hampton The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, now in its third week, is taking a toll on California’s high-value specialty crop sector. In addition to causing sharp increases in fuel and fertilizer costs, the war has disrupted access to key […]
Pear farmers seek to limit Argentine fruit in US market
Virginia Hemly Chhabra of the Sacramento County pear farm Greene and Hemly stands in front of discarded trees Dec. 12 in Courtland. The farm, established in 1850, removed most of its acreage. Photo/California Pear Advisory Board
Almond conference puts focus on ‘healthier future’
Attendees of the 2025 Almond Conference in Sacramento last week mingled with exhibitors at the event’s trade show. More than 400 vendors showed their wares during the annual three-day conference, which also featured panel discussions, workshops and other sessions with industry experts on key almond topics. Photo/Mark Billingsley
Advocates request relief for specialty crop growers
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Specialty crop growers face added risk, fewer tools
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Walnut growers optimistic about markets
During harvest at a San Joaquin County orchard, a mechanical sweeper moves scattered walnuts that have been shaken from the trees into windrows, after which the nuts will be picked up by a harvester. The 2025 crop is estimated at 710,000 tons, up 18% from 2024’s production of 603,000 tons. Photo/Vicky Boyd
Food trends boost pistachio market as production rises
A young pistachio orchard pictured this year in Yolo County. California growers hope the global market can absorb more pistachios as the state’s bearing acreage continues to increase. Photo/Caleb Hampton