American Vineyard Live teams up with Larry Williams and Cassie Braswell of HotSpot Ag to discuss how to water your vines more efficiently and economically. Topics discussed: Distribution Uniformity, Technology and Irrigation Monitoring, Irrigation Timing, and more! Learn from a renowned researcher and water conservation specialist!
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Could farmers in California get a tax credit for paying their employees to work overtime? Other states have already implemented this to alleviate the pressures of inflating wage costs burdening ag employers. Watch this brief interview as Michael Miiller from the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) joins Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network to share how CAWG is working with the California Farm Bureau and Senator Shannon Grove through SB628 to support California ag employers and make this happen.
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California blueberry growers are gearing up for harvest, and market trends appear to be in their favor this season with strong demand and lower global competition, according to David Magaña, Raboresearch Senior Analyst of Horticulture at Rabobank. David met with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network to highlight opportunities for the California blueberry market heading into the season. Watch this brief interview and read more in California Fruit & Vegetable Magazine.
Our California and U.S. dairy industry as a whole has come to rely heavily on exports, and continues hitting record sales with key trade partners and growing commodities, such as cheese. Despite the uncertainty accompanying the Trump administration and looming retaliatory tariff threats, the US Dairy Export Council remains committed to growing export market opportunities for the U.S. dairy industry. Rebecca Nyman, current Chair of the US Dairy Export Council, met on California Ag Network with Matthew Malcolm to share the council’s recent work optimism for current and future prospects for increasing oversea dairy shipments. Read more in California Dairy Magazine.
It’s no secret that the wine industry is struggling, but it’s been difficult for some to wrap their heads around the many forces driving the decline in wine sales, and knowing how to prosper in today’s market. Alcohol beverage analyst Danny Brager shared some insights on the social and marketing trends impacting today’s wine consumers at Unified Wine & Grape Symposium. Watch this brief interview with Danny and read more about current wine market trends in American Vineyard Magazine.
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Just as the market for California almonds was beginning to look brighter, concerns for the impact of retaliatory tariffs under President Trump 2.0 have brought a lot of uncertainty to growers that rely so heavily on a healthy export market. Roland Fumasi, the North American Head of RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness met with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network to share Rabobank’s almond market forecast and an additional concern just as threatening to the near-term success of the industry as the looming retaliatory tariffs. Watch this brief interview and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
Many have heard rumors of a farming company out of Chile purchasing National Raisin Company, a dried fruit packer that has been serving the California raisin industry since 1969, founded by the Bedrosian brothers. To set the facts straight and introduce themselves to the industry, the Sutil family, new owners of National Raisin, recently gathered with growers in Fresno and shared their new vision for the long-established company. Watch this interview as Juan Sutil Jr. from Empresas Sutil S.A. meets with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network to discuss this vision and the future of National Raisin Company.
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California wine grape growers have the opportunity to vote on whether to continue assessments to support the Pierce’s Disease Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board. Ballots are being sent in the mail this month. Administered by CDFA and led by the wine grape industry for the last 25 years, this program funds research and activities to lessen the impact of threatening vineyard pests & diseases. Watch this brief interview with Lodi wine grape grower Aaron Lange as he shares with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network why he is voting “yes” on the referendum and explains what the Board has been working on that he finds so critical to the future of the industry.
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It’s been a great harvest season for California citrus growers; however, increased production costs and market challenges are a growing concern. California Citrus Mutual President/CEO Casey Creamer met with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network at their annual Citrus Showcase to highlight the bright spots of the State of the California citrus industry, but also to address the challenges. Watch this brief interview and read more in California Fruit & Vegetable Magazine.
To date, H5N1 avian influenza virus type A (bird flu) has been confirmed in dairy cattle across 17 states, and has infiltrated the epicenter of the nation’s milk production — the Central Valley of California. As of April 7, it has been detected on 758 California herds. While new cases and the spread of the virus has slowed with the onset of springtime (and conditions have improved since the time of the interview), the virus’ impact on lower milk production in the Central Valley was felt by the nation. California Dairy Editor Matthew Malcolm met with Senior Dairy Analyst at Rabobank Lucas Fuess at the World Ag Expo to discuss the impact the virus has had on cows, national production and prices. Watch this brief interview and read more about the economic impact of H5N1 in the latest issue of California Dairy Magazine.