USDA Forecast Projects Stronger Almond Harvest The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its 2025 California Almond Objective Measurement Report, estimating this year’s almond crop…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
…tomato industry with Dan Green, CEO of Los Gatos Tomato Products. From harvest logistics to international trade challenges, this episode offers growers, industry professionals, and ag-curious listeners an inside look…
Battling Mites in Tree Fruit: Summer Strategies with Todd Burkdoll
…navigating pest pressure in California’s orchards. From mite outbreaks in plums and peaches to overlooked San Jose scale infestations, Todd explains why acting now can prevent a harvest-season disaster. Learn…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25
…facility for packaging materials. On a more hopeful note, former Westlands Water District director Kevin Assemi joined the program to share innovative ideas for solving California’s ongoing water woes. Assemi,…
Cotton Acreage Drops Significantly Across the Belt
…an average payment of $141 per acre under historical conditions. Expanded Program Options for Growers The policy updates also make key changes to crop insurance options, particularly improving the relationship…
Coachella and San Joaquin Kick Off Table Grape Season
…Joaquin Kick Off Table Grape Season Early Harvest Success in Coachella California’s table grape season traditionally kicks off in the Coachella Valley, where growers benefit from the region’s early harvest…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-22-25
…Organic Farms, one of the most respected names in organic produce. Paul described the current harvest as one of the best in years, thanks to cooler-than-usual July weather and strong…
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
…that food is medicine. Policy Priorities IFPA’s key recommendations include: Produce Prescriptions as a Covered Benefit: Making fruits and vegetables a reimbursable part of federal health care programs, allowing doctors…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
A Refreshing Harvest and a Bright Outlook In a rare moment of seasonal reprieve, California’s Central Valley is enjoying cooler weather—and so are its farmers. Stephen Paul of Homegrown Organic…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-21-25
…industry and its growing season. Joining the program is Ian LeMay, President and CEO of the California Table Grape Commission, who shares an in-depth update on this year’s crop. Following…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…“We try to be a good vendor—and a reliable one.” A Promising Grape Harvest Underway The table grape harvest was just getting underway at the time of the interview. So…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
…crop. Sugar levels (brix) are ideal, and harvest is expected to continue through Thanksgiving and into December. Weather Contrast: 2025 Favorable Compared to Last Year Last year, extreme heat and…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…hundredweight—and bolstered by a strong beef market. Yet replacement cattle remain expensive, and many operations lack the in-house heifer programs to meet demand affordably. Foglio noted some dairymen are paying…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…Business Centers—a key initiative launched to support small farmers and local food enterprises across the United States. Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program A COVID-Era Initiative Designed for…