…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…
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,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early International Relations and Cold War Impact
…on his farm, which led to a notable business development – the company began selling hybrid seed to the Soviet Union. The company underwent multiple ownership changes over a 30-year…
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…
Grant Funding Available Through USDA Programs
The USDA Farmers Market on the National Mall is the Department’s own “living laboratory” for farmers market operations across the country. The market offers an opportunity to more than 30…