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California farmers continue to face significant challenges due to recurring drought cycles and stringent water restrictions.
While the Trump administration has threatened tariffs on a spate of Mexican goods, avocados have so far been spared.
Because California agriculture is diverse and all crops ... scorching summer heat and warmth in the fall present a growing challenge — and one that could prompt growers to change crops. “ ...
California avocado growers feared Mexican imports would harm their trade. Instead business is booming - On a hillside ...
Drew Ketelsen, vice president and farm manager at HMC Farms, says adopting the latest in agtech has created a safer work ...
Agriculture is a nearly $60 billion industry in the state, but many Central Coast farmworkers don't have enough to eat.
California’s agriculture industry faces an urgent challenge: the aging workforce. The average age of farmers in the state has risen to 59.2 ...
California is the nation’s top agricultural exporter ... inflation and other challenges, and that retaliatory measures by other countries could lead to more instability for the industry.
As climate change continues to exacerbate water challenges in California, her team’s research points to how agricultural producers can help to ensure sustainable water access for all.