Eating pears becomes a symbolic gesture: driving away pests and protecting the year's harvest.

Roberts explained how global imports, shrinking marketing windows, and fewer major buyers are compressing profitability. In the lemon market alone, imports from the Southern Hemisphere have cut weeks ...

Out on the east side of the San Joaquin Valley near Woodlake, farming isn’t just a business — it’s a generational commitment. In a powerful Ag Meter conversation, Dave Roberts ... Read More ...

Once considered unsuitable for the Pacific Northwest, sweet potatoes are now proving to be a strong contender for growers exploring alternative crops. Warmer seasons, market interest, and ongoing ...

Apples and pears are both tree fruits, but they have different personalities. Apple trees tend to be a bit sturdier and more cold-hardy. Pear trees are pickier about their soil and need good drainage ...

CALIFORNIA, US - In 1975, several women involved in agriculture gathered in the Coachella Valley to discuss how they could educate policymakers and consumers about the needs of California agriculture.