…producers—who drive the real economy. “The champions of abundance are about to kick butt here in California,” Duarte declared. Final Thoughts: Rebuilding California’s Future Duarte left listeners with a call…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-25-25
Duarte: ‘Let’s Bring Abundance Back to California’ In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, we welcomed a powerful voice in California agriculture—John Duarte of Duarte Nursery. As a nursery…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
California’s Tomato Powerhouse Balances Efficiency and Sustainability Los Gatos Tomato Products has been a quiet leader in California’s tomato processing industry for over 30 years. Owned by four multi-generational farming…
Tomato Trade Shift Pressures U.S. Processors
…the tomato processing sector. Although Los Gatos Tomato Products, based in Huron, California, primarily serves the domestic market, company executive Dan Green says the policy shift will have indirect but…
Strawberry Volumes Rise, But Growers Still Lag Behind
…up in Oxnard and Santa Maria, two of California’s primary growing regions. Cooler Days Temper Output But Improve Quality Interestingly, this stretch of sustained harvest comes as daytime temperatures remain…
U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Boosts Agricultural Exports and Investment
…major financial commitment, Japan has also pledged to invest $550 billion into the U.S. economy. Lorrie Boyer reports: U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Boosts Agricultural Exports and Investment While full details of…
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
…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…