Oct. 31, 2023
California Farmers Plant Hedgerows to Conserve Water, Improve Soil Health
Hedgerows improve water retention in the soil and create natural habitats for beneficial birds and other pest predators. Farmers said they add aesthetic value, too.
Oct. 17, 2023
California Olive Farmers Create Pollinator Habitats to Boost Biodiversity
Farmers are cultivating native plants to reverse the effects of climate change on beneficial insect and pollinator habitats.
Oct. 11, 2023
How Air Pollution Affects Olive Oil Quality in California
Producers and researchers weigh in on the impact of wildfire smoke and air pollution on the local olive oil industry.
Oct. 3, 2023 Production
California Olive Farmers Turn to Birds for Natural Pest Control
Sep. 28, 2023 Production
Sep. 20, 2023 Producer Profiles
Award-Winning Importer Recounts America's Evolving Olive Oil Culture
Sep. 19, 2023 Producer Profiles
Data Will Define Next 25 Years at California Olive Ranch, CEO Says
Sep. 13, 2023 Business
California Olive Farmers Embrace Regenerative Agriculture to Combat Climate Challenges
Aug. 29, 2023
California Olive Oil Producers Weigh the Impact of Tropical Storm Hilary
Producers across Southern California welcomed the unseasonable rainfall and reported only minor damage from flooding and mudslides.
Aug. 16, 2023
Community Milling in California: Small Growers Encouraged to Reserve Early
From October through December, mills across California will open their doors to hobby growers.
Aug. 14, 2023
State-of-the-Art Irrigation Management Leads to Rising Yields in California
To endure a changing climate, new approaches for managing and optimizing irrigation are paramount.
Aug. 10, 2023
California Producers Keep Olives and Workers Safe in Record Heat
With temperatures breaking records in some parts of the state, producers emphasize the need for irrigation and unconventional working hours.
Aug. 7, 2023
Growers Prepare for Harvest in Northern Frontier of U.S. Olive Oil Production
Hobby growers and professional producers are optimistic about the upcoming harvest in Oregon.
Aug. 2, 2023
Spain Reclaims Top Spot as Largest Olive Oil Exporter to U.S.
The removal of trade barriers and changes in strategy by Spanish companies has resulted in a steady increase in olive oil exports to the lucrative U.S. market.
Aug. 2, 2023
Sustainable Farming is Key to Quality as California Becomes Hotter and Drier
Investing in renewable energy, drip irrigation and organic practices helps the producers behind Spanish Oaks Ranch achieve award-winning quality.
Jul. 26, 2023
Mediterranean Diet Associated with Successful Aging, Study Finds
Researchers found that Greeks who followed the Mediterranean diet were healthier and more active as they aged than those who followed the diet less closely.
Jul. 19, 2023
Researchers in California Test New Solutions for Olive Fruit Fly
Researchers at the University of California are testing a range of insecticide products for efficacy in controlling olive fruit flies.
Jul. 12, 2023
Graza Co-Founder Andrew Benin Is on A Roll
Already in 3,000 stores across the U.S., the upstart Graza has momentum rarely seen in a notoriously crowded and challenging marketplace.
Jun. 29, 2023
Olive Groves in Texas Remain Barren Ahead of Harvest Season
Due to extensive damage from consecutive winters of extremely low temperatures, olive groves in Texas have not borne fruit since the 2020 harvest.
Jun. 28, 2023
Trade Group Highlights Sustainability at Manhattan Tasting Event
The North American Olive Oil Association sought to educate retailers, producers and consumers on the environmental advantages of olive oil production over other options.
Jun. 27, 2023
How Awards Helped One Tunisian Producer Thrive in the Lucrative U.S. Market
The NYIOOC award-winning producer behind Massiva combines generations of olive oil production experience with adept marketing.
Jun. 26, 2023
Georgia’s Largest Olive Oil Producer Gears Up for Its (Very) Early Harvest
While drought is not an issue in the Peach State, humidity and hurricanes are not uncommon during Georgia’s late summer harvest.
Jun. 26, 2023
Late Winter Rains, Heavy Blooms Herald a Promising Season in California
A wet and mild winter followed by strong flowering has olive oil producers feeling good about the coming harvest.