Cool coastal mornings, lush vineyards—and a hidden threat. On this episode of The Growing Edge, Todd Burkdoll unpacks the double-edged sword of Central Coast weather. While fog and marine air…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-07-25
…in the Central Valley, which may reach the 90s before dropping back to the 70s. Trade negotiations were a key topic, with Japan’s uncertainty over reciprocal tariffs causing delays. The…
The Lipstick Farmer
San Joaquin Valley is the southern part of California’s Central Valley, a fertile ground which is over 50 miles wide and stretches approximately 450 miles in length. Though comprising just…
California Rich Soil History
…San Joaquin Valley can feed the world. Millions of years ago, the San Joaquin Valley of California was an ocean. Yes, an Ocean. The ocean left behind very rich soils…
AgNet News Hour Tueday, 05-06-25
…55,000 miles. The study notes dust laced with industrial chemicals and its effects on solar panel efficiency and snow melt rates. Speaker 2, from the Central Valley, criticized the focus…
Grand Opening of Valley Natural Beverages
…Valley Natural Beverages. Grand Opening of Valley Natural Beverages Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture…
Central Valley Project Water Supply Allocation for 2025 Season Announced
Allison Febbo – Westland Water District Bureau of Reclamation announced the Central Valley Project Water Supply allocation for the 2025 water year. This specifically south of the Delta agriculture contract,…
Hay/Alfalfa Market Report
…pressure involved in the market right now. Saudi Arabia out of imperial Valley has been buying consistent, but they don’t have a lot of competition.” Hay/Alfalfa Market Report Listen to…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-02-25
…California’s water situation, noting that two reservoirs, Shasta and Oroville, are at full capacity for the third consecutive year, despite only allocating 50% water to Central Valley farmers. California’s reservoirs…
Water Supply Allocations Increase for Some Central Valley Farmers
…contractors are being increased from 40 to 50% all other Central Valley Project contract allocations remain the same per the march 27 water supply update. Initial Central Valley Project contract…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…Bureau of Reclamation has increased water allocations for Central Valley Project contractors, with South of Delta irrigation, water service, and repayment contractors receiving an increase from 40% to 50%. However,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-29-25
…a joint project by NOAA, the state of California, and the Yuba Water Agency. This initiative fulfills a Presidential Memorandum by providing reliable irrigation water to central valley farmers while…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-28-25
…of a sugar beet plant in the Imperial Valley, California, expected by late July, affecting 300-1000 jobs. The plant, owned by a Minnesota company, lost $100 million over 10 years…
California’s Organic Stone Fruit Production Thriving
California is the largest producer of peaches, plums and nectarines. Most are grown in the San Joaquin Valley, just south of Fresno. By David Adam Kess, via Wikimedia Commons California’s…