On this episode of The Growing Edge, Todd Burkdoll returns to share urgent insights for Central Coast growers. From battling powdery mildew in strawberries and wine grapes to early intervention…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
…by $60 billion over 10 years while cutting SNAP by $300 billion. The bill includes tax policy changes and program enhancements, with implications for California farmers. In the second segment,…
Soil in Organic is a Big Thing
Organic farm planted with various type of organic vegetables and fruits Wee Hong, via Wikimedia Commons Talking with Steven Paul from Homegrown Organic Farms in Kingsburg California and how important…
Production and Transition of Fresh Produce Looks Promising
…through Father’s Day. After California’s peak, the seasonal production will shift northward to Oregon, continuing the availability of fresh blueberries across the country. Meanwhile, California is also experiencing a high…
California Table Grape Commission CEO Discusses Tariffs-Exports
Ian LaMay California Table Grape Commission Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter” talked with Ian LeMay, the President and CEO of the California Table Grape Commission. California table grapes have been…
Positive Tariff Update for California
…and quality are looking good with California avocados. California Cherries was projecting to have 9 million boxes for 2025 and now it is projected to have 4 million boxes so…
California Needs New Water Plan
…1981, to honor the first Director of the California Department of Water Resources. Creator: Unknown, Credit: California Department of Water Resources Copyright: Public Domain Jennifer Pierre, the general manager of…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-20-25
…With exports accounting for 30% of grape sales and rising, Ian shares what’s ahead for California growers, including how new trade relationships and quality control are shaping the season. From…
Almond Board of California Releases April Position Report
The Almond Board of California has released its April Position Report, providing updated insights into the almond market’s supply and demand. Before the report’s release, an expanded survey estimated average…
Event Dates Coming Up for Almonds, Organic Summit, Strawberries
…at the Monterey conference center in Monterey, California. Connect with top growers in the Organic Produce Industry. The Organic Produce Summit is July 9 and 10th in Monterey California. Go…
Reservoir Farms Opens Applications for Inaugural Cohort of 12 Startups
…in specialty crop production by bridging the gap between AgTech startups and growers. By providing direct access to the expertise and networks of Western Growers Association‘s 2,500 members, the incubator…
Avocados and Saving Water
…is the single biggest cost for avocado growers. More than the harvest or fertilizer. There’s close to 3000 Avocado growers in California and 2025 looks to be a big year…
Salinas, California Broccoli Supply Remains Strong
Broccoli farm and big export trucks on background. Image by deyangeorgiev2/DepositPhotos image The broccoli supply from Salinas, California, remains strong, with growers reporting favorable weather conditions contributing to steady production….
American Agriculture History Minute: Robert Doherty’s Initial Investment
Pivot irrigation on a cotton field USDA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History minute, focusing on the origins of Valley Irrigation. American Agriculture History Minute:…