The 2025 Farm Robotics Challenge, hosted by the University of California and the AI Institute for Next-Generation Food Systems, was a showcase of cutting-edge agricultural technology, bringing together the brightest …
California “Fig Power”
99% of figs grown United States come out of the central Valley of California such as Fresno, Madera, and Merced counties. Growing up in the northwest part of Fresno, the …
American Agriculture History Minute: Native American Agricultural Practices
Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History Minute, focusing on the agricultural history of Colorado. Mark Oppold describes how early settlers discovered Native Americans practicing the Three Sisters farming method, …
Registration Now Open for the 2025 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
Registration is now open for the highly anticipated 2025 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. The event takes place Aug. 20–21at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Growers and industry professionals …
Heat’s Rising – Are Your Almonds Ready?
On this episode of The Growing Edge, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., we sit down with the legendary Todd Burkdoll — the GOAT of the industry — to talk …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-14-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Ag-Net News Hour hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” examine rapid economic shifts in the U.S., focusing …
California Strawberry Supply Remains Strong
The strawberry supply from California remains strong, with Santa Maria steadily increasing production as the season progresses. This region is expected to maintain high-quality yields for the next eight weeks, …
Tariff 90-day Deal USA and China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the tariff agreement between China and the United States to pause tariffs for 90 days, highlighting the productive nature of the talks held in Lake …
CDFA Seeking Qualified Applicants for Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently seeking qualified applicants for four vacancies on the Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee. This specialized committee serves a crucial …
Almond Production Update for 2025
With the big talk throughout the winter, how almonds are going to be down in volume because of the pollination and the bee shortage, the almonds rebound from a large …
California Prunes are a Big Powerhouse
California prunes are a powerhouse! 99% of prunes are grown in California and about 40% of the global supply the annual production for 2025 could be 70 to 80,000 tons. …
American Agriculture History Minute: Butler Manufacturing Company Founded
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Brothers Charles and Newton Butler founded Butler Manufacturing Company in Kansas City, 1901. The two worked together on building an improved …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-13-25
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,“ discussed recent trade developments, highlighting a significant …
California Walnut Growers Looking Forward to Promising 2025 Crop
California walnut growers are looking forward to a promising 2025 crop, thanks to favorable early season conditions. After three years of above-average precipitation, surface water levels are sufficient, and soil …