Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Ag Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” discuss the current state of agriculture, highlighting …
Soil in Organic is a Big Thing
Talking with Steven Paul from Homegrown Organic Farms in Kingsburg California and how important is the soil growing organic products. We are looking at a different approach to organic soil, …
Production and Transition of Fresh Produce Looks Promising
The transition of blueberries from South America to Mexico and then to the United States has been seamless this season. California’s blueberry harvest began two weeks ago, and thanks to …
Positive Tariff Update for California
News on the latest tariffs and some of it are positive developments with the impact of California farming sector, particularly fruits, nuts, and vegetables while challenges persist, good news for …
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 …
Reservoir Farms Opens Applications for Inaugural Cohort of 12 Startups
Reservoir Farms, an agricultural technology incubator based in California’s Salinas Valley, has opened applications for its inaugural cohort of 12 startups. The initiative is designed to foster innovation in specialty …
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 …
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 …
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 Walnut Industry 2025 Outlook Promising
California Walnut industry has a promising outlook for 2025 after years and navigating tough seasons. Walnut growers are witnessing an extraordinary start to this growing season. California leads the world …
American Agriculture History Minute: Eugene Funk’s Family Background
Mark Oppold presents an American agriculture history minute focuses on Eugene Funk, grandson of Isaac Funk, who was one of McLean County, Illinois’ pioneering settlers and renowned livestock producers. Eugene’s …