Global cherry production is forecast to reach a record 5.44 million metric tons this season, even as the U.S. cherry crop faces significant losses from frost and rain. The latest …
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Options for Organic Stone Fruit Growers
Organic stone fruit growers will have more flexibility in managing crop risk beginning with the 2027 crop year, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture expands its crop insurance options for …
Retractable Roof Systems Offer Weather Protection for High-Value Crops
As weather becomes more unpredictable, retractable roof systems are gaining attention as a potential tool for protecting high-value crops. Cravo Equipment Ltd. is expanding its technology beyond traditional greenhouse applications …
Warm Spring Cuts California Pistachio and Almond Yields
Warm spring conditions are taking a toll on California’s pistachio and almond crops, with growers reporting lower-than-expected yields across both commodities. John Duarte of Duarte Nurseries says the pistachio crop …
Fruit Ripening Systems Market Expected to Nearly Double by 2034
The global fruit ripening systems market is expected to nearly double over the next decade as international fruit trade expands and consumers demand fresh produce throughout the year. The market was valued …
California Strawberry Shipments Running Ahead of Last Year Despite Spring Weather
California strawberry production got off to an early start in 2026, but warm and wet spring weather slowed production during what is typically the heart of the season. Despite the …
Early Harvest Raises Questions About Organic Stone Fruit Supply
An unusually early growing season has California’s organic stone fruit industry watching closely to see how supplies will hold up through the remainder of the summer. A recent report highlighted concerns …
USDA Forecasts Smaller Sweet and Tart Cherry Crops Following Freeze Damage
The latest USDA cherry production forecast points to a smaller U.S. crop this season after damaging spring weather affected major growing regions. A recent report highlighted USDA’s outlook for both sweet …
Salinas-Watsonville Strawberry Quality Improves as Growers Reach Peak Production
Strawberry growers in California’s key Salinas-Watsonville growing region are seeing improvements in fruit quality after weather-related challenges earlier in the season, but market conditions remain difficult. A recent report highlighted how …
Beef Industry Faces Questions as Processing Capacity Shifts and Herd Expansion Looms
Recent announcements from JBS USA regarding the closure of two facilities in Pennsylvania and Tennessee are fueling broader discussions about the future of U.S. beef processing capacity and cattle herd …
USDA’s Richard Fordyce Highlights Farm Bill Gains, Tax Relief, and Support for California Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour featured a detailed conversation with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce, who outlined key federal efforts aimed at supporting farmers, improving financial stability, …
California Citrus Outlook 2026: Growth, Challenges & Opportunity
California’s citrus industry is heading into the spring and summer season with cautious optimism—and few voices capture that better than Jesse Silva, Vice President of Sales at Kings River Packing. …
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State
At a recent gubernatorial debate hosted at Fresno State, agricultural leadership took center stage as Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, shared his candid perspective on the …
How Weather Shaped Early American Agriculture
An American Agriculture History Minute with Mark Oppold Early American farming was never just about the land—it was about the weather. In this American Agriculture History Minute, agricultural historian Mark …