…a joint project by NOAA, the state of California, and the Yuba Water Agency. This initiative fulfills a Presidential Memorandum by providing reliable irrigation water to central valley farmers while…
2025 West California Almond Crop Expected to Grow Slightly
Wind rowing almonds at an orchard in California. Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, via Wikimedia Commons The 2025 almond crop in West California is expected to grow…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-28-25
…of a sugar beet plant in the Imperial Valley, California, expected by late July, affecting 300-1000 jobs. The plant, owned by a Minnesota company, lost $100 million over 10 years…
California’s Organic Stone Fruit Production Thriving
California is the largest producer of peaches, plums and nectarines. Most are grown in the San Joaquin Valley, just south of Fresno. By David Adam Kess, via Wikimedia Commons California’s…
California Wine Grape Growers Voting
…the sap from the xylem tissue of a vine. Reyes Garcia III, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons California wine grape growers are voting on the continuation…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-25-25
…Hour focused on cross-breeding beef and dairy cattle to enhance sustainability and profitability. The University of California, Davis, is conducting research to combine the best traits from both breeds. The…
Global Cotton Forecast Hits Seven-Year High
…The forecast shows a mixed outlook among major producers: declines in India and Pakistan are expected, but these are offset by gains in China, Brazil, the U.S., and Australia. Global…
CDFA to Host a Series of Quarterly Virtual Training Workshops
Courtesy of CDFA The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will host a series of quarterly virtual training workshops on the Produce Safety Program (PSP) portal through fall 2025….
Voices of the Valley: The 411 on H-2A
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Almond Board of California Partners with Smoothie King to Promote Almonds
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has partnered with Smoothie King to promote almonds as a recovery aid for exercise, running a campaign until May. The goal is to leverage…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-24-25
…need for fair trade and the importance of supporting American cattle and beef producers. The discussion underscored historical unfair trade practices and the need for accountability from international partners. The…
FCSO Investigating Two Stolen Cargo Cases: Walnuts and Mandarins
…fictitious business accounts and credit applications. The sheriff’s office advises producers to verify new business contacts by phone and to report any suspected fraud to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Ag…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-23-25
…in agriculture news, focusing on sun safety and the importance of vitamin D. They highlight a recent trip by Georgia citrus growers to California to learn about citrus farming. Lindy…
Study: Avocado Daily Can Enhance Health
Kamut Udon Noodles with Kale and Avocado Oil By Jennifer / via Wikimedia Commons A study by the University of California, Los Angeles found that consuming one avocado daily can…