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Could California's Next Crop Breakthrough Already Be in Storage?
California Ag Today
USDA's $180 million Seed Sovereignty Initiative aims to unlock valuable plant genetics that could help California growers tackle pests, disease, and drought.
Idaho passes Washington
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho passes Washington in farm receipts for first time.
Winegrape Sales Still Down and 2026 Cover Crop Report
The Agribusiness Update
With harvest underway, California farmers are again struggling to find buyers for their winegrapes, and the 2026 National Cover Crop Report indicates growing interest in cover crops.
OSU Grape - Wine Smoke Analysis and USDA Technology Project
The Agribusiness Update
The Smoke, Wine, and Grapes Analytical Chemistry Lab at Oregon State University is open for business, and USDA is launching a pilot project that relies more heavily on technology to improve its U.S. crop acreage and yield estimates.
California Winegrape Industry Funds Sharpshooter Fight
California Ag Today
Grower-funded board commits $820,000 to ongoing emergency response
Early Harvest, Bigger Opportunity for Grapes
California Ag Today
Growers and retailers look to capitalize on extended availability this season.
Cost of Compliance Hits Napa Growers
California Ag Today
Regulatory expenses are taking a growing bite out of winegrape profits in Napa County.
California Wine Grape Equilibrium and Raspberries for Brain Health
The Agribusiness Update
After a yearslong glut, the market for California winegrapes could reach equilibrium soon, and new research finds that adding red raspberries to a meal improved blood sugar responses and enhanced cognitive performance within hours.
Protecting Wine From Wildfire
California Ag Today
New research explores if strengthening grape skins can reduce smoke absorption in vineyards.
California’s $61 Billion Harvest Shows Its Global Strength
California Ag Today
A new USDA report shows California’s unmatched role in feeding domestic and global markets.
Farmers Need Tech That Offers Full Solutions
Farm of the Future
The problem with a lot of agtech tools, is they are only partial solutions.
Smoke in Wine Research Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Tom Collins, from Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture and Enology, is part of a team studying the impact smoke has on wine.
Smoke in Wine Research Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Tom Collins, from Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture and Enology, is part of a team studying the impact smoke has on wine.
EPA tours Idaho
Idaho Ag Today
For the third year staffers from the Environmental Protection Agency toured farms in Southwest Idaho to interact face to face with ag producers.
California Grape-Harvest Robot Heads to National Ag Innovation Finals
California Ag Today
Golden State startup Gather Agriculture, Inc. competes for $100,000 in the 2026 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.
West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force has a website designed to help growers, winemakers and vintners with the latest research on the impacts of wildfire smoke.
West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force has a website designed to help growers, winemakers and vintners with the latest research on the impacts of wildfire smoke.
Richer Reds for Better Returns
California Ag Today
A smart harvest aid is helping California grape growers boost color and packout potential.
Winegrape Outlook: Uncertainty in the Vines
California Ag Today
Growers in San Joaquin County are navigating a season of mixed signals—adequate moisture, but a stagnant market. According to the California Farm Bureau, concerns over vineyard removals, shifting consumer habits, and tariff impacts are creating plenty of unknowns in the months ahead.
Winegrape Sector Shrinking and USDA's Bird Flu Funding
The Agribusiness Update
California’s winegrape sector continues reeling from a shrinking market that’s left the state with too much vineyard acreage and an oversupply of grapes, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announces $1 billion to curb bird flu, protect U.S. poultry, and lower egg prices.