…a fresh and competitive format, combining the flair of backyard barbecues with the excitement of a friendly rivalry between amateur enthusiasts and professional influencers. Though the grilling events have wrapped…
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
A Fresh Approach to Health Policy IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has launched a compelling new campaign advocating for fruits and…
South African Growers Urge Tariff Relief for Citrus Exports to U.S.
…benefits U.S. producers,” the association stated, “as South African fruit helps maintain consumer demand and shelf space for citrus year-round.” Looking Ahead As the deadline approaches, industry observers are watching…
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…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…Porterville, their growing and packing operations stretch from Southern California up through the Willamette Valley of Oregon. The breadth of their reach helps them maintain a steady supply of fresh…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-21-25
…just about flavor and freshness. LeMay dives into the international trade landscape and what it means for California growers. With negotiations heating up around the August 1 tariff deadlines, the…
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
…prompted concern among Brazilian exporters. Roberto Perosa, president of the Association of Brazilian Beef Exporters, stated that the private sector is now analyzing whether to proceed with new shipments. The…
Citrus Production Forecast: Grapefruit Down; Lemons, Tangerines Up
…and shifts from earlier projections. U.S. Citrus Forecast: Grapefruit Down, Lemons and Tangerines Up Grapefruit Production Continues to Decline According to Prillaman, total U.S. grapefruit production is forecast at 307,000…
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,…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
Ian LeMay Discusses California Table Grape Quality, Trade Challenges, and Global Growth California table grapes are in peak season, and according to Ian LeMay, President and CEO of the California…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
Inside the California Feed Market: Price Pressures and Protein Replacements In a wide-ranging conversation with AgNet West, Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities detailed the evolving dynamics of the hay and…
Coastal Grandmother Talks Ag and Online Influence
…“It seriously took off like overnight,” she recalled. Ties to California Farming Beyond viral fame, Lex is immersed in California agriculture through her husband’s family business, Foglio Commodities. “Farmers are…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…their operations. The episode also highlights the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, which is gaining support from major food companies and aims to increase access to fresh fruits and…
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
…at securing America’s farms and food systems. The initiative has received strong support from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), particularly its CEO, Colin Woodall. Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm…