Battling Pests Amid a Strong Citrus Set In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Jesse Silva of Kings River Packing in Sanger, California, shed light on a significant …
California Citrus Shines: Jesse Silva Highlights Quality, Demand, and Imports
A Promising Year for Citrus, Bolstered by U.S. Quality and Strategic Imports In a conversation with AgNet West, Jesse Silva, Vice President of Sales at Kings River Packing, painted an …
Domestic Lemons in High Demand as Imports Decline
Market Turns Favorable for U.S. Lemons Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” recently caught up with Jesse Silva, Vice President of Sales at Kings River Packing, one of the largest citrus …
Jesse Silva Discusses California Citrus, Global Trade, Future of Farming
Jesse Silva, Vice President of Sales for Kings River Packing, represents the eighth generation of a California farming family rooted in Sanger. The company operates four packing sheds and markets …
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Power Panel to Address the Big Ag Issues
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 ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
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 …