…the hottest topics shaking up California agriculture, starting with major developments in the almond industry. Market shock hit growers as a recent USDA estimate pegged this year’s crop at 3…
New Tax Provision Eases Capital Gains Burden for Farmers
A recent reconciliation bill includes a provision that could offer meaningful relief to farmers facing large capital gains taxes. Kelly T. Wilfert, Extension Farm Management Specialist at the University of…
Coachella and San Joaquin Kick Off Table Grape Season
The 2025 California table grape season is off to a strong start, beginning in the Coachella Valley and now picking up pace in the San Joaquin Valley. According to Ian…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…at the meeting: California Farm Bureau California Citrus Mutual California Fresh Fruit Association Their involvement underscores the broad concern among growers about how federal and state policies intersect with on-the-ground…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-22-25
…resolving the nation’s immigration and labor issues, a topic especially critical to California’s ag industry. Josh outlined the bill’s key components, including a seven-year legal status pathway for undocumented immigrants…
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
…vegetables as critical tools to improve public health, lower health care costs, and increase longevity. With attention-grabbing headlines like “Before there were pharmacies, there were farms” and “Before there were…
Watermelon Supply Surges in California, Arizona
…year. This increase is largely due to overlapping harvests from southern California and Arizona, alongside central California’s season ramping up on schedule. The timing has created a glut of supply…
American Agri-Women Advocate for Agriculture on Capitol Hill
…producers nationwide. “Probably the main one is the Farm Bill—getting a Farm Bill so farmers have some certainty,” Tryon explained. The organization emphasized the need for a stable, long-term framework…
Benjamin Franklin and the Postal Roots of American Agriculture
…a significant challenge. However, reliable mail routes were vital to connecting isolated farm communities, spreading agricultural news, sharing crop and weather data, and linking farmers to growing markets. The postal…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
A Refreshing Harvest and a Bright Outlook In a rare moment of seasonal reprieve, California’s Central Valley is enjoying cooler weather—and so are its farmers. Stephen Paul of Homegrown Organic…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-21-25
…challenges facing California agriculture. Despite repeated efforts in Congress—including bipartisan support for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act—comprehensive reform remains elusive. LeMay stresses the importance of skilled labor in the field…
Citrus Production Forecast: Grapefruit Down; Lemons, Tangerines Up
…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…
How the Erie Canal Transformed Early Agricultural Trade
…natural obstacles, the Erie Canal enabled more efficient movement of agricultural products, boosting farm profitability and connecting rural communities to new markets. A Legacy of Innovation in Agriculture The Erie…
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,…