…and the Fresh Produce Association of America, have voiced strong opposition to the tariff. These groups argue that instead of boosting American farming, the end of the TSA may create…
Rubber Tires Revolutionized American Tractors
From Steel Lugs to Rubber: A Turning Point in Ag Innovation How Florida Growers and Harvey Firestone Changed Farming Forever In the early days of American agriculture, tractors and steam…
Battling Mites in Tree Fruit: Summer Strategies with Todd Burkdoll
As summer temperatures continue to rise, so do the threats to tree fruit crops. In this episode of The Growing Edge, Valent U.S.A.’s Todd Burkdoll shares urgent insights for growers…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25
…the hottest topics shaking up California agriculture, starting with major developments in the almond industry. Market shock hit growers as a recent USDA estimate pegged this year’s crop at 3…
Cotton Acreage Drops Significantly Across the Belt
Cotton Acreage Drops Significantly Across the Belt The U.S. cotton industry is experiencing a notable reduction in planted acreage in 2025, with declines ranging from 25% to 30% in various…
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…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality Meeting Hosted by Key Agricultural Associations The meeting was co-hosted by the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association and the Western Agricultural Processors…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-22-25
…resolving the nation’s immigration and labor issues, a topic especially critical to California’s ag industry. Josh outlined the bill’s key components, including a seven-year legal status pathway for undocumented immigrants…
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
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
…in global partnerships: “Growers around the world share similar values. We’re all family-based operations trying to do right by the land and the market.” California Politics and Organic Farming Paul…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-21-25
…just about flavor and freshness. LeMay dives into the international trade landscape and what it means for California growers. With negotiations heating up around the August 1 tariff deadlines, the…
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…