The Almond Board of California (ABC) recently hosted a high-level agricultural trade delegation from Morocco, marking a significant step in deepening U.S.–Moroccan relations in food and agriculture. Coordinated in partnership…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…the generation that landed on the moon?” he asked, advocating for new systems to bring water from the Midwest and Pacific Northwest to alleviate pressure on the West. Owning the…
Joel Allen Targets Late-Season Market with High-Quality Cantaloupes
…the market we like to target.” Allen works with Westside Produce and Classic Fruits, a partnership spanning more than 30 years, praised for its marketing expertise. “We’ve had a great…
Agricultural Trails Shaped the West
…trade and transport between the United States and what was then northern Mexico, helping farmers and traders alike. The California Trail stretched across the plains and over the northern Rocky…
Addressing Wolf-Livestock Conflicts: California’s Innovative Approach
…dialogue that appreciates the complexities of agricultural operations, the CDFW is better equipped to develop tailored strategies that address specific concerns. This partnership not only enhances ranchers’ input into wildlife…
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg
…This partnership came at a pivotal moment in global trade, with Taiwan emerging as a major market hungry for these fresh exports. “Taiwan had a ferocious appetite for white flesh…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…2000, the Jacksons transitioned from purely growing crops to also packing and selling them, launching Family Tree Farms. Daniel recalls his father’s pivotal words: “We’re either going to be boys…
Western Mountain Snowpack Experiencing Accelerated Melting
Diminishing snowpack will cause reductions in summer stream flows in the Pacific Northwest. U.S. Forest Service photo. The accelerated melting of Western Mountain snowpack, driven by unusually warm temperatures in…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…She’s come up with an idea called the “559. First the train transforms, then it commutes”. She says the U.S. is the most wasteful country on the planet. Farmers lose…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-28-25
…hurricanes, and 3-5 major hurricanes. Colorado State University’s forecast aligns, predicting 17 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes. The eastern Pacific basin is expected to have a below-normal…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-26-25
…of tariffs on California table grapes, with 30% of exports potentially affected. Ian LeMay, CEO of the California Table Grape Commission, expressed optimism despite tariffs in Pacific Rim countries. The…
California Table Grape Commission CEO Discusses Tariffs-Exports
…We continue to hear that there’s high demand for California table grapes.” “We’re looking forward to it. Obviously, in some of the Pacific Rim countries, Southeast Asia countries that tariffs…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-15-25
…from 500 growers, with a more accurate report expected on July 10. Additionally, a strategic partnership between CeresAI and Bear aims to bridge data gaps in agriculture, enhancing risk management…
Early Cherry Market Report
…There will be an overlap with the Pacific Northwest as an anticipated. June 1 start date should get adequate volume by June 8. Jameson has been in the Cherry industry…