…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…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…“We try to be a good vendor—and a reliable one.” A Promising Grape Harvest Underway The table grape harvest was just getting underway at the time of the interview. So…
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
…and feed markets unstable, many growers face tough decisions. Dairy Outlook: Stable Milk, Costly Replacements Despite market volatility, California dairies are operating under relatively stable milk prices—hovering around $17–$19 per…
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
…is with Wayde Kirschenman of Kirschenman Enterprises, a family farm that’s been operating since 1937. From red, white, and yellow potatoes to table grapes and watermelons, Wayde and his family…
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
…only devastate us and our livelihoods, but devastate our ability to put a high-quality protein on the table for America’s families.” Industry Confidence Rooted in Government Commitment Having a clear,…
Senators Resist Effort to Override Prop 12
…key state-level laws, particularly California’s Proposition 12 and Massachusetts’ Question 3. Proposition 12 and State Rights in the Spotlight At the heart of the opposition is the concern that Ernst’s…
Almond Crop Forecast for a Strong Rebound
California Almond Production Projected at 3 Billion Pounds California’s almond industry is on track for a significant upswing in 2025, with production now forecast at 3 billion meat pounds. This…
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
…like California. Expert Advice from Avid Water Avid Water continues to support growers with tools, technologies, and strategies to maximize water use and system durability. Broad’s message is clear: if…





















