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Idaho passes Washington
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho passes Washington in farm receipts for first time.
Winegrapes Reduce Labor and USMCA Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
California farmworkers suffered a wave of job losses the past few years as work in the state’s winegrape vineyards dried up amid a market slump, and U.S., Mexican, and Canadian officials are meeting this week as part of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord.
Winegrape Heat Challenges and Farm Bill Lacks Prop 12 Fix
The Agribusiness Update
Winegrape growers facing a hotter and more volatile climate may have several ways to protect the value of their vineyards, and the National Pork Producers Council welcomed progress on the farm bill, but said lawmakers must address California’s Proposition 12.
When the Vineyard Work Dries Up
California Ag Today
California’s winegrape downturn is reshaping jobs along with acreage.
Winegrape Decline and Farmers & High Fuel Prices
The Agribusiness Update
Since 2023, declining wine consumption left California winegrape growers with an oversupply of grapes, forcing many to sell at a loss or watch it rot on the vines, and high fuel prices are another financial headache for farmers.
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.
USDA Plans $57.5 Million Fresh Citrus Buy
California Ag Today
California growers are expected to benefit as USDA targets oranges, grapefruit and mandarins through its Section 32 program.
California Winegrape Industry Funds Sharpshooter Fight
California Ag Today
Grower-funded board commits $820,000 to ongoing emergency response
USDA Report Brings Welcome News for Florida Citrus
Southeast Regional Ag News
Final production estimates show modest gains while growers continue battling citrus greening.
Graduate student potato tour.
Idaho Ag Today
Ten University of Idaho graduate students who participated in a recent tour of the state’s potato industry witnessed the full supply chain.
Sharpshooter Find Sparks State Concern
California Ag Today
County agricultural commissioners warn the invasive pest could threaten vineyards and backyard grape plants alike.
Early Harvest, Bigger Opportunity for Grapes
California Ag Today
Growers and retailers look to capitalize on extended availability this season.
Winegrape Regulations Expensive and Wildfires Expected Down
The Agribusiness Update
New study puts a hefty price tag on the cost to Napa County winegrape growers of complying with government regulations, and AccuWeather forecasting a slightly lower number of U.S. wildfires in 2026, but they could be more intense and destructive.
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.
Downturn in Wine Consumption and China Ag Report Quality over Quantity
The Agribusiness Update
A recent downturn in global wine consumption has created ripple effects throughout the supply chain, and Beijing released the annual No. 1 Document, outlining national strategies and measures related to agriculture and rural development.
USDA Shares Plans for Dairy Support and Food Assistance
California Ag Today
Officials say the changes could affect producers while helping supply food banks nationwide.
California Top Wine Grape Producer and Cost of Farming Gap Grows
The Agribusiness Update
Western states produce a lot of wine, but California is the top wine grape-producing State in the Nation, and farmers are facing one of the widest gaps between what they pay to produce food and what they earn from selling it.