…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
…and feed markets unstable, many growers face tough decisions. Dairy Outlook: Stable Milk, Costly Replacements Despite market volatility, California dairies are operating under relatively stable milk prices—hovering around $17–$19 per…
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
…growers everywhere. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X @AgNetWest to stay connected with California’s ag pulse. Subscribe to the AgNet West podcast on your favorite app. Listen to previous…
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…
Senators Resist Effort to Override Prop 12
…key state-level laws, particularly California’s Proposition 12 and Massachusetts’ Question 3. Proposition 12 and State Rights in the Spotlight At the heart of the opposition is the concern that Ernst’s…
Almond Crop Forecast for a Strong Rebound
California Almond Production Projected at 3 Billion Pounds California’s almond industry is on track for a significant upswing in 2025, with production now forecast at 3 billion meat pounds. This…
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
…like California. Expert Advice from Avid Water Avid Water continues to support growers with tools, technologies, and strategies to maximize water use and system durability. Broad’s message is clear: if…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
…with Mexico, a move stirring mixed reactions across the industry. While Florida growers applaud the decision, many in Texas and California—like tomato processor Stuart Wolf of Wolf Farms—are calling for…
California Farm Bureau Awards 2025 Scholarships
Supporting the Future of Agriculture DepositPhotos image The California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation has awarded multiple scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture and related trades. California Farm Bureau Awards…
The Growing Edge: Pistachio Pest Watch – Vital Insights from the Field
Join Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager at Valent U.S.A., as he dives into the critical midseason threats pistachio growers need to manage now. From the silent spread of Gill’s…