A Fresh Approach to Health Policy IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has launched a compelling new campaign advocating for fruits and…
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…
Watermelon Supply Surges in California, Arizona
…year. This increase is largely due to overlapping harvests from southern California and Arizona, alongside central California’s season ramping up on schedule. The timing has created a glut of supply…
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
…of critical updates from the Central Valley and beyond. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill bring listeners the latest on California agriculture, with a special spotlight on the table grape…
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
…prompted concern among Brazilian exporters. Roberto Perosa, president of the Association of Brazilian Beef Exporters, stated that the private sector is now analyzing whether to proceed with new shipments. The…
Citrus Production Forecast: Grapefruit Down; Lemons, Tangerines Up
…million box increase in California’s production estimate, highlighting the state’s key role in national tangerine output. California’s favorable weather and expanded acreage likely contributed to the bump. Conclusion While grapefruit…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
Legacy and Innovation in Kern County Farming A Family Legacy Rooted in California Soil Kirschenman Enterprises has been farming in California since 1937. Now led by third-generation farmer Wade Kirschenman,…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
Ian LeMay Discusses California Table Grape Quality, Trade Challenges, and Global Growth California table grapes are in peak season, and according to Ian LeMay, President and CEO of the California…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
Inside the California Feed Market: Price Pressures and Protein Replacements In a wide-ranging conversation with AgNet West, Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities detailed the evolving dynamics of the hay and…
Coastal Grandmother Talks Ag and Online Influence
…“It seriously took off like overnight,” she recalled. Ties to California Farming Beyond viral fame, Lex is immersed in California agriculture through her husband’s family business, Foglio Commodities. “Farmers are…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…grow nearly a dozen crops throughout the year across multiple locations in California. Wayde walks us through their nearly year-round operation, how they ship produce globally, and the challenges of…
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
…at securing America’s farms and food systems. The initiative has received strong support from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), particularly its CEO, Colin Woodall. Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm…
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy Exports
…Mills Association to purchase $1.25 billion of U.S. wheat annually from 2026 to 2030. This long-term purchase plan provides valuable stability to U.S. wheat growers facing fluctuating global demand. Major…