The new debate is: Are solar panels on farmland good or not? According to my jobs depend on AG, solar panels on prime farmland should never be approved or developed. …
Oceanside Pole Program Launches Commercial Production of Sweet Red Bell Peppers
Beyond avocados, another key development in California agriculture is the Oceanside Pole Program, which has officially launched commercial production of sweet red bell peppers. This initiative is projected to supply …
Dangers of the Screwworm to Cattle Operations
Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins has suspended import to the U.S. southern border because of the issue with cattle and the screwworm. Rancher Tucker Brown from RAB Ranch talks about how …
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 Wednesday, 05-21-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Ag Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” 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 …