…stuck, and Vino Farms might be on to something. Vino Farms in Lodi California also farms throughout California, a third generation family farm that farms 17,000 acres is looking into…
Grant Funding Available Through USDA Programs
The USDA Farmers Market on the National Mall is the Department’s own “living laboratory” for farmers market operations across the country. The market offers an opportunity to more than 30…
California Walnut Industry 2025 Outlook Promising
…this growing season. California leads the world in Walnut production. In 2024, almost 590,000 tons of conventional walnuts were shipped and almost 15,000 tons of organic walnuts were shipped. 72%…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-15-25
…The 405Z tax credits for renewable energies, including sustainable aviation fuel, were extended to 2031, benefiting ethanol producers and corn growers. The reconciliation bill, which includes farm bill provisions, faces…
Almond Update: Initial 2025 Almond Production Forecast
California – Almond Trees in Blossom Unknown author, Detroit Publishing Company Collection, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The USDA’s initial forecast for 2025 almond production estimates a yield of 2.8…
California Tomato Growers and Processors Agree to Reduction Per Ton from Last Season
…of the US market. The California tomato growers and processors have agreed to $109 per ton for the 2025 conventional production season which is $3.50 a ton less than the…
A Showcase of Cutting-Edge Agricultural Technology
…to present their groundbreaking solutions aimed at revolutionizing modern farming and food production. The most prestigious accolade, the $20,000 Innovation Award, was claimed by the University of Georgia for its…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-14-25
…is the world’s fourth-largest economy sparked debate over its implications for farmers, particularly concerning water allocation. The hosts also discuss the farm bill’s passage, with forecasts ranging from 2023 to…
California Strawberry Supply Remains Strong
…production. Fortunately, Salinas is just beginning its season, with peak volumes anticipated by July. This transition in supply is expected to balance out production fluctuations and maintain consistency throughout the…
Almond Production Update for 2025
…pounds from 2024’s harvest. Last year’s crop estimate is what the industry expected after a solid water winter and generally good weather during the bloom. Almond Production Update for 2025…
California Prunes are a Big Powerhouse
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” California prunes are a powerhouse! 99% of prunes are grown in California and about 40% of the global supply the annual production for…
American Agriculture History Minute: Butler Manufacturing Company Founded
Butler and Sukup storage bins on a farm on Austin Road east of Parker Road, Bridgewater, Michigan. Dwight Burdette, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-13-25
…and trade tensions, noting that 100 Farmers Union members lobbied Congress. He also addressed potential USDA budget cuts, which could impact farm safety nets and conservation programs, and the impact…
California Walnut Growers Looking Forward to Promising 2025 Crop
…weather patterns, irrigation needs, and pest management to protect the crop and maximize yield. If the favorable conditions persist, the industry could see excellent production numbers, supporting both domestic and…