…gives an avocado industry production update, predicting a bountiful year for California avocados despite a slowdown in Mexican imports. Cherry production in California is expected to be only 4 million…
California Table Grapes Off and Running
Ian Lemay, President and CEO of the California Table Grape Commission says Coachella Valley started the 2025 season last week packing of the California table grapes through Riverside County, and…
Organic vs. the Weather
Fertile agricultural field of organic crops in California Copyright: veeterzy / 123RF Stock Photo Talking with Steven Paul from Homegrown Organic Farms and asking is this the perfect weather here…
May Means Strawberries – But Are Your Fields Ready?
On this episode of The Growing Edge, Todd Burkdoll returns to share urgent insights for Central Coast growers. From battling powdery mildew in strawberries and wine grapes to early intervention…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
…by $60 billion over 10 years while cutting SNAP by $300 billion. The bill includes tax policy changes and program enhancements, with implications for California farmers. In the second segment,…
Soil in Organic is a Big Thing
Organic farm planted with various type of organic vegetables and fruits Wee Hong, via Wikimedia Commons Talking with Steven Paul from Homegrown Organic Farms in Kingsburg California and how important…
Production and Transition of Fresh Produce Looks Promising
…through Father’s Day. After California’s peak, the seasonal production will shift northward to Oregon, continuing the availability of fresh blueberries across the country. Meanwhile, California is also experiencing a high…
California Table Grape Commission CEO Discusses Tariffs-Exports
Ian LaMay California Table Grape Commission Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter” talked with Ian LeMay, the President and CEO of the California Table Grape Commission. California table grapes have been…
Positive Tariff Update for California
…and quality are looking good with California avocados. California Cherries was projecting to have 9 million boxes for 2025 and now it is projected to have 4 million boxes so…
California Needs New Water Plan
…1981, to honor the first Director of the California Department of Water Resources. Creator: Unknown, Credit: California Department of Water Resources Copyright: Public Domain Jennifer Pierre, the general manager of…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-20-25
…updates from the California Almond Board and their expanding global presence, plus marketing insights on cherries and table grapes from industry veteran Ian LeMay, president of the Table Grape Commission….
Almond Board of California Releases April Position Report
The Almond Board of California has released its April Position Report, providing updated insights into the almond market’s supply and demand. Before the report’s release, an expanded survey estimated average…
Event Dates Coming Up for Almonds, Organic Summit, Strawberries
…at the Monterey conference center in Monterey, California. Connect with top growers in the Organic Produce Industry. The Organic Produce Summit is July 9 and 10th in Monterey California. Go…
Reservoir Farms Opens Applications for Inaugural Cohort of 12 Startups
DepositPhotos image Reservoir Farms, an agricultural technology incubator based in California’s Salinas Valley, has opened applications for its inaugural cohort of 12 startups. The initiative is designed to foster innovation…