…essential winter farming partner for California. Known as the winter leafy greens capital of the U.S., Yuma produces 90% of the nation’s leafy greens between November and April, and today’s…
Trucking in Crisis: Mark Wood Sounds the Alarm on California Freight
…Mark Wood, owner of Wildwood Express, to uncover the mounting pressures facing California’s trucking sector. Wood, who operates a fleet of 60 trucks across California and Arizona, shares a candid…
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
Moroccan Delegation Engages with California Almond Industry In late June, the Almond Board of California (ABC) hosted a high-level agricultural delegation from Morocco as part of a visit sponsored by…
California Dairy in the Spotlight: Generations of Dedication and a Future of Uncertainty
…community reflect the strength and legacy of California’s dairy families. The episode dove into the many challenges facing dairymen in California—from relentless regulation and water scarcity to labor hurdles and…
California Sues USDA Over SNAP Data Demand
States Challenge Federal Push for SNAP Recipient Data California, along with 18 other Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an effort to…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-30-25
Fixing Groundwater Policy from the Ground Up On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dive into one of the most critical issues facing California agriculture: water. And…
Almond Crop Surprise: Growers Navigate Higher Yields, Market Strategy
Forecast Misses the Mark as Almond Crop Reaches 3 Billion Pounds DepositPhotos image California almond growers are adjusting to an unexpected increase in crop size this year. According to Sonny…
USDA Pays Millions to California Dairies Amid Bird Flu Milk Losses
Bird Flu Devastates California Dairy Sector DepositPhotos image A widespread outbreak of H5N1 bird flu has devastated California’s dairy industry, prompting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to distribute over…
California Avocado Commission Praises USDA Reorganization Efforts
…AgNet West: California Avocado Commission Praises USDA Reorganization Efforts Ken Melban, President, California Avocado Commission Courtesy of California Avocado Commission Ken Melban, president of the California Avocado Commission, voiced strong…
California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy
Valley Pride Ag’s Sonny Toor discusses the 2025 harvest outlook, global demand, and what California nut growers should expect. California Nut Industry Navigates Opportunity and Challenge, Says Valley Pride Ag…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
…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…
Bonsai Robotics Acquires farm-ng in AgTech Merger
Two California AgTech Leaders Join Forces to Revolutionize Crop Management In a bold move that promises to accelerate the evolution of agricultural automation, San Jose-based Bonsai Robotics has announced the…
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….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-28-25
California Groundwater Crisis: Matt Angel Sounds the Alarm on Water Management Failures On today’s AgNet News Hour, the Ag Meter Nick Papagni and Josh McGill take a deep dive into…