…livestock and pets, with 99 confirmed livestock kills in 2024. California’s gray wolf population is growing, with five of seven packs meeting breeding criteria. The conversation highlighted the challenges of…
U.S. Grapefruit Production Forecast
The U.S. grapefruit production forecast for 2024-2025 is 299 tons, the lowest since 1922, with declines in California and Florida but an expected 4% increase in Texas, which will account…
Farmer Sentiment Declines Amid Policy and Trade Uncertainty
DepositPhotos image Farmer sentiment weakened in March as growing concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy dampened outlooks. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 12 points to 140,…
Study Finds Pierce’s Disease Prevention Saves California Growers Millions
…federal support, has significantly reduced PD’s impact, though the disease still costs California’s grape industry $110 million annually. Joseph Damiano, CDFA’s statewide coordinator for the program, underscores the economic value…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
…agriculture news, focusing on weather and drought concerns. California is experiencing better rainfall and snowpack levels, but faces water storage issues. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 12…
CASP has New Feature for Growers
The California Almond Stewardship Program (CASP) has a new feature that allows growers who have gone through the self-assessment process to get a simple printout with all of the information…
California Almond Producers Vote to Continue Marketing Order
…promotional campaigns, and quality standards, the program aims to maintain the competitiveness of California almonds in the marketplace. California Almond Producers Vote to Continue Marketing Order Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-02-25
…the show about new technology and electric vehicles, Nick and Lorrie talk about the discovery of 18 million tons of lithium in California’s Salton Sea, valued at $540 billion, which…
Study Aimed at Streamlining Food Safety and Water Quality
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the State Water Resources Control Board, in collaboration have released an update on a regulatory alignment study…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…political and environmental challenges in California’s water management, emphasizing the need for increased water supply and reduced red tape. The hosts stressed the importance of supporting farmers and the potential…
2025 California Tomato Season Commenced with Optimism
…of over 1.4 billion tomato plants. California’s water reserves are favorable, with the snowpack at 85% and reservoirs at 118% of average. The US Bureau of Reclamation has increased water…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-31-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing California’s Assembly…
Analysis Finds Majority of CA Farms have a Woman at the Helm
Image by Kotangens/DepositPhotos image Women are playing an increasingly vital role in California’s agriculture industry, with the state leading the nation in female-operated farms. A new analysis from Trace One…