The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a second round of marketing assistance for specialty crops—delivering critical financial support for America’s blueberry growers. Kasey Cronquist, President of the North …
Blueberries Booming: Daniel Jackson on California’s Berry Surge
Family Tree Farms’ Daniel Jackson Talks Growth, Global Reach, and the Fruit That Changed Everything Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” sat down with Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms—now widely …
Berry Growers: Is Your Fungicide & Miticide Program Ready for Summer?
In this episode of The Growing Edge, Todd Burkdoll from Valent® U.S.A. delves into what berry growers across California need to prepare for as summer sets in. From managing botrytis …
Strawberry Supply Holds Steady Amid Seasonal Fruit Competition
Strawberry supplies from California’s Ventura County and Watsonville-Salinas regions remain consistent, providing steady volume for retailers and distributors. Despite moderate demand—impacted by the seasonal availability of other fruits—the strawberry market …
Rooted in Legacy: Daniel Jackson Reflects on Family Tree Farms’ Origins
In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms shared the powerful origin story behind one of the largest grower-packer-shippers of stone fruit and …
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg
Rooted in Resilience: A Family Legacy Reimagined Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms shared his inspiring journey into the agricultural industry during a recent conversation with AgNet West. As one …
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
A Valley Legacy Rooted in Grit For Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms, farming isn’t just a business — it’s a family legacy dating back to the Great Depression. His …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-26-25
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 the U.S. House of Representatives’ …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-22-25
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 the U.S.-Vietnam trade negotiations, with …
May Means Strawberries – But Are Your Fields Ready?
On this episode of The Growing Edge, Todd Burkdoll returns to share urgent insights for Central Coast growers. From battling powdery mildew in strawberries and wine grapes to early intervention against …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-20-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this can’t-miss episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and co-host Josh McGill take listeners on …
Event Dates Coming Up for Almonds, Organic Summit, Strawberries
Here’s some event dates you need to put on your calendar. The Almond Board of California will have their production research Summit on June 18 at the Modesto Center, Plaza …
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 …
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, …