Mx. Granger, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons In response, the San Joaquin County Agriculture Commissioner has submitted a disaster declaration to the California Office of Emergency Services. The state agency will…
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter-Pierce‘s Disease Assessment
…The Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) assessment referendum is a critical vote for California winegrape growers to decide whether to continue funding research and management efforts against Pierce’s Disease…
Crop Production Report Offers Key Insights for 2024–2025 Season
…on a shell basis, is forecasted at 2.80 billion pounds, representing a 3% increase from the previous year. Meanwhile, California’s cherry industry has suffered substantial setbacks. The San Joaquin Valley,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-16-25
…future discussion on long-term water security in California. The University of California has released a study that they did highlighting the severe economic and environmental impacts of California’s water insecurity. …
California’s Agriculture Industry Faces Urgent Aging Challenge
…skilled agricultural workers. To address this issue, the University of California and various California colleges are developing educational video content aimed at training a new generation of farmers while also…
California Wine Industry Hurting
…stuck, and Vino Farms might be on to something. Vino Farms in Lodi California also farms throughout California, a third generation family farm that farms 17,000 acres is looking into…
California Walnut Industry 2025 Outlook Promising
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” California Walnut industry has a promising outlook for 2025 after years and navigating tough seasons. Walnut growers are witnessing an extraordinary start to…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-15-25
…specialty crop growers in California, who contribute more than half of the state’s agricultural gross product. The bill improves crop insurance premium support levels, raises protection levels to 95%, and…
Almond Update: Initial 2025 Almond Production Forecast
California – Almond Trees in Blossom Unknown author, Detroit Publishing Company Collection, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The USDA’s initial forecast for 2025 almond production estimates a yield of 2.8…
Effect Tariffs have on the Shipping Industry
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” Jeff Cox from Best Drayage who specializes in the shipping industry of California and what effect will the tariffs have on the local…
California Tomato Growers and Processors Agree to Reduction Per Ton from Last Season
…of the US market. The California tomato growers and processors have agreed to $109 per ton for the 2025 conventional production season which is $3.50 a ton less than the…
A Showcase of Cutting-Edge Agricultural Technology
…California and the AI Institute for Next-Generation Food Systems, was a showcase of cutting-edge agricultural technology, bringing together the brightest minds in robotics and AI. This internationally recognized event drew…
California “Fig Power”
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” 99% of figs grown United States come out of the central Valley of California such as Fresno, Madera, and Merced counties. Growing up…
Registration Now Open for the 2025 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
Registration is now open for the highly anticipated 2025 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. The event takes place Aug. 20–21at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Growers and industry professionals…