…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
…facility for packaging materials. On a more hopeful note, former Westlands Water District director Kevin Assemi joined the program to share innovative ideas for solving California’s ongoing water woes. Assemi,…
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
Federal and State Leaders Convene in California’s Central Valley Josh Cook, the newly appointed Region 9 Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recently traveled to California’s Central Valley…
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
…insights from one of the state’s most active ag voices. Tune in to hear how California’s table grape season is shaping up—and what lies ahead for the industry. Subscribe to…
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
…Analysts say the impact of the tariff could ripple through the Brazilian economy, affecting not only exporters but also livestock producers and rural communities dependent on the trade. U.S. Beef…
Citrus Production Forecast: Grapefruit Down; Lemons, Tangerines Up
…million box increase in California’s production estimate, highlighting the state’s key role in national tangerine output. California’s favorable weather and expanded acreage likely contributed to the bump. Conclusion While grapefruit…
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,…