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
DepositPhotos image News on the latest tariffs and some of it are positive developments with the impact of California farming sector, particularly fruits, nuts, and vegetables while challenges persist, good…
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
…If you’re interested in how real-world organic farming works from soil to shelf, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. The episode also spotlights California’s powerhouse crops, with…
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
…can refine their technologies, test their products in real farm settings, and bring transformative advancements to specialty crop farming. Reservoir Farms Opens Applications for Inaugural Cohort of 12 Startups Sponsored…
Avocados and Saving Water
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” Ag Net West, Josh McGill, has a story on avocados and saving water. A new study from Southern California could help avocado growers…
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
…initially focused on farm elevators. A significant development occurred when Frank Ziebach created a prototype for a center pivot irrigation system. In 1954, Doherty licensed Ziebach’s patent, leading to the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
…agricultural issues. A major focus was Governor Gavin Newsom’s push to accelerate the Delta Conveyance Project, which aims to improve California’s water management. The proposal aims to tackle climate change,…
Handling the Tariff Combination in Mexico and U.S.
…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…