Mark your calendars—several important events are coming up for growers, PCAs, and agricultural professionals. These summits and expos offer access to the latest research, expert speakers, and networking opportunities across…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…Nick, Josh and Lorrie talk about the push by 365 agricultural groups for the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act to maintain federal control over pesticide labeling under the EPA. The bill,…
Significant Agricultural Shift by Increasingly Growing Agave
Agave Amante Darmanin, via Wikimedia Commons California farmers are embracing a significant agricultural shift by increasingly growing agave, a resilient and drought-tolerant crop. Agave, best known for its role as…
Latest Projections for California 2024-2025 Valencia Orange Crop Released
Valencia Oranges Challiyan, via Wikimedia Commons The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service have released their latest projections for the 2024-2025 Valencia…
Melband Appointed New President of the California Avocado Commission
…state’s agricultural economy. His tenure is expected to focus on advancing market strategies, fostering grower relations, and addressing ongoing challenges such as sustainability and resource management. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Rollins Travels the World Promoting U.S. Agriculture Market
Image by unkas/DepositPhotos image Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for AgNet West. Ag Secretary Brooke Rawlins talking about the agricultural market, which would definitely help out California. Rollins Travels the…
Almond Update: ABC Almond Leadership Program Supports FFA Scholarships
…to California FFA students. This initiative helps young leaders achieve their academic and career goals, strengthening the agricultural industry for generations to come. At the annual California FFA State Conference,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
…state’s outdated ban on autonomous agricultural equipment from the 1970s. The ban, which requires operators in tractors, conflicts with the need for autonomous vehicles due to labor shortages. The right-to-repair…
American Agriculture History Minute: Lewis and Clark Agricultural Discoveries
…Commons Mark Oppold with an American agriculture history minute explains that there were a lot of agricultural discoveries in the travels of Lewis and Clark, not just discovering new lands….
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-28-25
…hurricane outlook. The outlook predicts an above-average season with a 60% chance of above-normal activity, 30% chance of near-normal, and 10% chance of below-normal. NOAA forecasts 13-19 named storms, 6-10…
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
Pistachios In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the outlook for various crops can vary significantly based on several factors. Recently, insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities have shed light…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
…state’s water crisis. He argues that without substantial infrastructure investments, including expanded surface water storage and improved water conveyance systems, agricultural producers will struggle to sustain their operations. A crucial…
California Ag Markets Experiencing Mixed Recovery After Tariff Disruption
…highlights a major economic challenge in that sector, where producers continue to navigate an imbalance between cost of production and market pricing. The broader outlook for California’s specialty crops remains…
American Agriculture History Minute: Economic Impact of Rural Electrification
…impacted rural economies, keeping them primarily agricultural-based. He points out that businesses and factories preferred urban locations where electrical power was readily available. Mark concludes today’s program by highlighting a…