…people that has a multiplier effect on your economy and California is a big part of our business especially in the AG industry. For companies like Deacero, the strategy involves…
Disaster Declaration Submitted by San Joaquin County Agriculture Commissioner
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
Symptoms of Pierce’s disease in a vineyard. Picture from University of California, via CDFA AgNet West Josh McGill has the story on the voting of the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter–Pierce‘s Disease assessment….
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
…of walnuts are exported and that means roughly 28% of California walnuts go domestically in 2024. 100% of organic was shipped domestically. California Walnut Industry 2025 Outlook Promising Sponsored Content…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-15-25
…tariff updates, noting a potential lull due to the 90-day China pause. Japan is re-engaging in trade agreements. Weather conditions vary, with California facing a dry season and fire risks….
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
USDA Photo by Lance Cheung, via Wikimedia Commons MorningStar, the leading global tomato processor in Los Banos California, operates three of the world‘s largest tomato dedicated factories supplying over 40%…
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…