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
…in San Joaquin Valley for organic? “It’s a good time right now. Organic is a proactive game. You gotta be proactive but in farming we have to be ready with…
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…
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…
American Agriculture History Minute: Robert Doherty’s Initial Investment
…Robert Doherty’s Initial Investment In 1946, Robert Doherty identified an opportunity in a small manufacturing company near Valley, Nebraska. He invested his life savings of $5,000 in Valley Manufacturing, which…
Crop Production Report Offers Key Insights for 2024–2025 Season
…on a shell basis, is forecasted at 2.80 billion pounds, representing a 3% increase from the previous year. Meanwhile, California’s cherry industry has suffered substantial setbacks. The San Joaquin Valley,…
Almond Update: Initial 2025 Almond Production Forecast
…in early February in the Sacramento Valley, with peak flowering occurring in mid-month. However, weather patterns varied significantly across California, influencing the overall bloom cycle. Cooler temperatures and reduced bloom…
California “Fig Power”
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” 99% of figs grown United States come out of the central Valley of California such as Fresno, Madera, and Merced counties. Growing up…
American Agriculture History Minute: Native American Agricultural Practices
…that many unsuccessful gold seekers eventually transitioned to farming in the lower Arkansas Valley. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see you next…
California Walnut Growers Looking Forward to Promising 2025 Crop
…where California’s Central Valley continues to produce high-quality lemons. The current market supply is strong, bolstered by consistent growing conditions that have ensured a plentiful harvest. Lemon growers are benefiting…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-12-25
…nearly a billion dollars daily. Additionally, the discussion touched on the state of Central Valley crops and the challenges of urban development encroaching on agricultural land. Listen to previous AgNet…
Raisin Industry Will Never Look the Same
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” Mr. Raisin, Hall of Famer Kalem Barserian explains why raisins will be like the fig industry in the Central Valley very soon. You…
Coastal California Produce Faces Weather Challenges
…yields are especially light as growers move to the Salinas Valley, where the cool, damp weather is reducing stand quality. Brussels sprout production from Mexico is also struggling, with labor…
U.S. Red Meat Exports Rise in March, Beef Hits Nine-Month High
…value climbed 4% to $922 million, marking the highest level since June. Key growth markets included Taiwan, Mexico, Central America, Chile, and Africa, though exports to China face ongoing challenges…