…episode wraps with a reminder about the upcoming Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa on August 20–21. It’s a great opportunity for California growers to connect with industry peers…
Tangerines, Lemons Up; Grapefruit Down in New Forecast
USDA Forecast Reveals Shifts Across Citrus Varieties The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its outlook for the 2024–2025 citrus season, revealing a mixed picture for growers and markets….
Rubber Tires Revolutionized American Tractors
…citrus growers began experimenting with large rubber tips on those steel lugs in the late 1920s. Their ingenuity caught the attention of tire pioneer Harvey Firestone, who took a bold…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…at the meeting: California Farm Bureau California Citrus Mutual California Fresh Fruit Association Their involvement underscores the broad concern among growers about how federal and state policies intersect with on-the-ground…
South African Growers Urge Tariff Relief for Citrus Exports to U.S.
Tariff Increase Sparks Concerns for South African Citrus Industry South Africa’s Citrus Growers Association is sounding the alarm over newly imposed U.S. tariffs that threaten the viability of their exports…
Citrus Production Forecast: Grapefruit Down; Lemons, Tangerines Up
Final USDA Citrus Production Forecast Shows Mixed Results for 2025 Season The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its final citrus production forecast for the…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…we preview the upcoming Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida. Josh and Nick invite citrus and specialty crop growers nationwide to attend the event on August 20–21 for…
APHIS Expands Citrus Greening Quarantine in California
…by the Asian citrus psyllid. It results in misshapen, bitter fruit and ultimately kills the tree. There is no cure, making containment and early detection essential to protecting the U.S….
U.S. Citrus Tariff Threatens South African Agriculture
…agreements. Impact on Citrus Industry and Rural Jobs The South African citrus industry, a key driver of the country’s agricultural economy, now faces severe disruption. According to the Citrus Growers…
AgNet News Hour: Citrus Expo Preview, USDA Snap Crackdown, and Chad Bianco’s Bold Vision for California Ag
In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill kick off a fabulous Friday with a spotlight on the upcoming Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo—an…
Organic Citrus Sales Surge in 2024, Topping $300 Million
…Price Premiums Rebound for Organic Citrus A standout trend in 2024 was the resurgence of price premiums for organic citrus. The report highlights a 69.5% price premium over conventional citrus,…
Netting Mandarins: A Citrus Shift at Kings River
…California citrus orchards—particularly for seedless mandarin production. Netting Mandarins: A Citrus Shift at Kings River “There’s really been a push for seedless mandarins in the industry,” Silva said. “Over the…
Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo 2025 Welcomes California Growers
Industry Leaders Gather in Tampa for August Ag Event California citrus and specialty crop producers are invited to attend the 2025 Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo, a premier industry event…
How One Sticker United California Agriculture
…on Ag” sticker is now seen far beyond the San Joaquin Valley. Whether it’s trucks hauling crates of almonds, produce being loaded into cargo planes, or ships carrying citrus from…