Ag Net West, Josh McGill, has a story on avocados and saving water. A new study from Southern California could help avocado growers save both water and money in San …
Salinas, California Broccoli Supply Remains Strong
The broccoli supply from Salinas, California, remains strong, with growers reporting favorable weather conditions contributing to steady production. Supply levels are comparable to this time last year, and growers anticipate …
American Agriculture History Minute: Robert Doherty’s Initial Investment
Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History minute, focusing on the origins of Valley Irrigation. In 1946, Robert Doherty identified an opportunity in a small manufacturing company near Valley, Nebraska. He …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” open today’s show talking about key …
Cattle Market Currently Navigating Uncharted Territory
The cattle market is currently navigating uncharted territory, with record-breaking prices and unprecedented numbers. Market analyst Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net explains the factors driving this trend and what cattle producers …
Handling the Tariff Combination in Mexico and U.S.
Talking with Maddie Glosemeyer, from Deacero USA/Mid Continent, which is a huge company in Mexico in the metal, steel and agriculture manufacture industry, along with being a manufacture in the …
Disaster Declaration Submitted by San Joaquin County Agriculture Commissioner
In response, the San Joaquin County Agriculture Commissioner has submitted a disaster declaration to the California Office of Emergency Services. The state agency will review whether this season’s conditions were …
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter-Pierce‘s Disease Assessment
AgNet West Josh McGill has the story on the voting of the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter–Pierce‘s Disease assessment. The Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) assessment referendum is a critical vote for …
Farmers Being Forced Off Their Land
12 multigenerational family farms farmers are being forced off their land after 100 years of farming. Stephanie Moreda explains. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, …
Crop Production Report Offers Key Insights for 2024–2025 Season
The recently released USDA Crop Production Report offers key insights into the 2024–2025 season. The total U.S. orange forecast stands at 2.46 million tons, marking a slight increase from the …
American Agriculture History Minute: Early International Relations and Cold War Impact
Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History minute, focusing on the history of the Garst and Thomas Hybrid Corn Company. The story begins in 1931 when Roswell Garst and Charlie …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-16-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag-Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” discuss ongoing trade negotiations, noting limited progress …
California’s Agriculture Industry Faces Urgent Aging Challenge
California’s agriculture industry faces an urgent challenge: the aging workforce. The average age of farmers in the state has risen to 59.2 years, signaling a growing need for young and …
California Wine Industry Hurting
The California wine industry is hurting because people aren’t drinking wine. Vino Farms has an idea of making organic wines. It costs 20% more to make organic wines but the …