…13 major fresh fruit commodities—including table grapes, stone fruit, figs, and pomegranates—Hartwig advocates for growers navigating mounting challenges across labor, regulation, water, and trade. California Fruit Industry Faces Crisis: Daniel…
USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey
…online, continuing NASS’s tradition of transparency and reliability in U.S. agricultural reporting. By participating, growers contribute not only to shaping the future of the grape industry, but also gain insights…
Purina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life Phase to Another
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Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
…tariff India imposes on U.S. walnuts, and rising competition from China, now the world’s largest walnut producer. “In 2014, China bought 58% of our in-shell crop. Now, they’re our biggest…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
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California Walnut Comeback: Norene’s Outlook
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Morada Produce Reports Cherry Shortage
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Fixing Farm Labor: Manuel Cunha Calls for Urgent Immigration Reform
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Organic Citrus Sales Surge in 2024, Topping $300 Million
…behavior, particularly among health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers. The availability of the full State of Organic Produce 2024 Report online provides valuable insights for growers, retailers, and industry analysts looking…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-27-25
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Almond Board Advances China Trade Talks
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Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…grounded. Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame Farming Life on the Westside Joel Allen’s operation in Firebaugh, California includes a diverse rotation: pistachios, wheat, corn silage,…
Northwest Cherry Season Begins with Strong 2025 Crop Forecast
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