Ripe oranges in plastic crate on market counter. Citrus fruit By serezniy/DepositPhotos image As for California Navel oranges, the supply, supply is extremely low. Growers expect the limited supplies to…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Mail Order Tractor Parts Business Begins
…Schmidt began a mail order tractor parts business. The company got its start in Minot, North Dakota in 1938 as a mail order supplier of tractor parts, the first retail…
Water Supply Allocations Increase for Some Central Valley Farmers
…allocations were announced on February 25 today’s increase in allocations reinforces their commitment to achieving the objectives outlined in Executive Order 14181, which seeks to maximize water supplies within the…
U.S. and Mexico Strike Deal on Screwworm Control
…that hatch into maggots which burrow into the flesh of living animals. The infestation can be fatal if not treated quickly. While rare, screwworms can also infect humans. Mexican President…
Growing Edge: Almond Growers Looking Ahead
…the game-changer. Don’t let your orchard become a battlefield. Learn how to stay ahead of pests and pathogens with smart scouting and preventative action. Brought to you by Valent USA,…
Biofuel Trade Association Praises Decision on E15 Fuel
…waiver, fulfilling an executive order, allows year-round sales of E15 to mitigate gasoline shortages. The move is expected to save consumers $20.6 billion annually, add $36.3 billion to American families’…
Voices of the Valley: The 411 on H-2A
…out more at WGA.com. Curious to know how America’s farms fill the jobs that are essential for our food supply? In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we dive…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-23-25
…discussion on Ag Net News Hour in this segment focused on marketing and advertising, particularly social media usage. Lorrie shared insights on balancing personal and professional social media presence. Nick…
Colombian Blueberry Industry Experiencing Rapid Expansion
Nicole Bratt from Seattle, WA, USA / Wikimedia Commons image The Colombian blueberry industry is experiencing rapid expansion, with 650 hectares currently under cultivation and projections to reach between 3,000…
Ocean Freight Rates Tick Up as Tariff Moves Shake Trade
…week, as ongoing tariff changes out of Washington continue to impact global trade flows, according to Freightos. Freightos is an online platform that allows businesses to compare, book, and manage…
California’s Gray Wolf Population Expanding
California’s gray wolf and Coyote (Comparison) / Furnace_Creek_Golf_Course,_Death_Valley,_California,_USA This critter nonchalantly walked across the golf course in mid-day as I was in the midst of birding Dawn Beattie & Clark…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-17-25
…Georgia citrus growers coming to California and touring their operation. The California citrus market is thriving, with Kings River Packing handling over 22 million boxes. The company faces challenges from…
National Sorghum Foundation Opens 2025–2026 Scholarship Applications
…Applications are open through June 1, 2025. More details are available at sorghumgrowers.com. National Sorghum Foundation Opens 2025–2026 Scholarship Applications Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Bill to Ease Waste Reporting Rules for Nut Processors Advances
Bleached walnuts moving down a belt to the next processing station, in preparation for being shipped to market. Taken in Escalon, California, USA. iStock image A bill aimed at easing…