There is a lot happening in the world of specialty crops that impact growers’ business operations. The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo will host a panel discussion with the leaders …
New Bi-lingual Educational Video Released
To further assist growers, Coalition of Urban Rural Environmental Stewardship has released a new bi-lingual educational video featuring Dr. Douglas Amaral, a specialist in agricultural science. The video focuses on …
APHIS, CDFA Expand Citrus Greening Quarantine Area
The USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in collaboration with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), has expanded the quarantine area for citrus greening due to new …
Citrus and Cherry Markets Heat Up in Early June
In this week’s market update from AgNet West, Nick Papagni highlights a strong start to June for California citrus and cherries. Citrus Outlook: The citrus market is booming, with navel …
Key Dates for Growers and Agricultural Professionals
Mark your calendars—several important events are coming up for growers, PCAs, and agricultural professionals. These summits and expos offer access to the latest research, expert speakers, and networking opportunities across …
Latest Projections for California 2024-2025 Valencia Orange Crop Released
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service have released their latest projections for the 2024-2025 Valencia orange crop, estimating a total yield …
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 …
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 …
Citrus vs. Tree Nuts
Mando Perez (PCA) the president, Kern County CAPCA, California Association of Pest Control Advisers says working with Citrus is much different than working with Tree Nuts. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow …
Tariffs and the Latest on the California Citrus Market
Jesse Silva the VP of sales at Kings River Packing, Sanger California, spoke with Nick Papagnio “The Ag Meter” about tariffs and the latest with the citrus market heading in the …
California Orange Crop Update
As for California Navel oranges, the supply, supply is extremely low. Growers expect the limited supplies to last until the end of May or the first week in June. Supply …
Specialized Aircraft Ejecting Millions of Mediterranean Fruit Flies
Specialized government aircraft is ejecting millions of Mediterranean fruit flies over the Bay Area. According to a release from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the government is …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-29-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour hosts, Nick Papagni, the “Ag Meter” and Lorrie Boyer discussed the Yuba River Resilience Initiative, …
California’s Organic Stone Fruit Production Thriving
California’s organic stone fruit production is thriving, with apricots expected from early May to mid-July, cherries from mid-May to early July, and nectarines, peaches, and plums following suit. Plums will …