…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…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-14-25
…on trade agreements with China. Optimism remains high, with California’s agricultural exports reaching $23.6 billion in 2022, led by almonds, dairy, and pistachios. However, Governor Gavin Newsom’s assertion that California…
California Strawberry Supply Remains Strong
Fresh picked strawberries from the Carlsbad Strawberry Co., in North County San Diego, California Rob Bertholf, via Wikimedia Commons The strawberry supply from California remains strong, with Santa Maria steadily…
CDFA Seeking Qualified Applicants for Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee
…direction of important research that can ultimately benefit farmers, growers, and ranchers across California. By serving on this committee, members will play an instrumental role in shaping pest control strategies,…
California Prunes are a Big Powerhouse
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” California prunes are a powerhouse! 99% of prunes are grown in California and about 40% of the global supply the annual production for…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-13-25
…worm, a decision supported by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. The hosts also touched on the US-Ukraine deal and the potential for in-person talks between Zelensky and Putin Mike Strands,…
California Walnut Growers Looking Forward to Promising 2025 Crop
California walnut growers are looking forward to a promising 2025 crop, thanks to favorable early season conditions. After three years of above-average precipitation, surface water levels are sufficient, and soil…
Trade Agreement with the UK Draws Praise from NCBA
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has expressed its appreciation for President Donald Trump’s efforts in securing a trade agreement principle with the United Kingdom (U.K.) that includes beef. This…