Strawberry Supply Climbs, But Season Still Trails 2024 Despite a significant increase in weekly production—one million more trays of strawberries picked last week compared to the same period last year—California…
U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Boosts Agricultural Exports and Investment
…The United States continues to supply Japan with a wide variety of fresh produce, including: Nuts Lemons Oranges Grapefruit Cherries Kiwi fruit Table grapes These products align well with Japan’s…
2025 California Almond Crop Forecast Hits 3 Billion Pounds
…pounds. 2025 California Almond Crop Forecast Hits 3 Billion Pounds This positive outlook was sponsored by the Almond Board of California, which continues to work closely with growers and global…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
California Tomatoes Take Center Stage in Today’s AgNet News Hour It’s peak tomato season in California, and today’s AgNet News Hour dives deep into the heart of the state’s processing…
Court Limits ICE Actions in Southern California
…in Southern California The case was reported by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West, citing growing legal concerns over ICE practices in public areas. TRO Applies to Seven Southern California Counties…
Battling Mites in Tree Fruit: Summer Strategies with Todd Burkdoll
…navigating pest pressure in California’s orchards. From mite outbreaks in plums and peaches to overlooked San Jose scale infestations, Todd explains why acting now can prevent a harvest-season disaster. Learn…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25
…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…
Coachella and San Joaquin Kick Off Table Grape Season
…Joaquin Kick Off Table Grape Season Early Harvest Success in Coachella California’s table grape season traditionally kicks off in the Coachella Valley, where growers benefit from the region’s early harvest…
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…
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
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
…of critical updates from the Central Valley and beyond. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill bring listeners the latest on California agriculture, with a special spotlight on the table grape…
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…