…Table Grape Commission, about the outlook for the 2025 California table grape season. According to LeMay, this year’s crop is showing significant promise, buoyed by favorable growing conditions and strong…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
…in the plant-based food movement. A Promising Harvest Ahead As Kreps concluded, expectations are high for a substantial 2025 pistachio crop. Growers are optimistic that the combination of strong market…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…Spain led to a partnership with Australian breeder Ridley Bell of Mountain Blue Orchards. The collaboration brought world-class genetics to Family Tree Farms, with blueberries now harvested year-round in California,…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…on the Rise Despite the regulatory chaos, Kreps is upbeat about this year’s pistachio crop. Harvest kicks off in Kern County in late August Expected to match or exceed the…
California Table Grape Season Kicks Off Strong: Ian LeMay Shares Optimism for 2025-26
The California table grape season is off to a strong start, with early harvest beginning in Coachella Valley and optimism high for quality and export strength. President Ian LeMay discusses…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…reflects that.” However, other segments, like the raisin and wine grape markets, remain stagnant or soft. Much of this hinges on water access, which varies dramatically by irrigation district. What…
2025-2026 California Table Grape Season: A Fresh Start to a Global Campaign
The 2025-2026 California table grape season has officially begun, marking the start of a months-long journey of harvesting, packaging, and distribution that will ensure a steady supply of premium-quality grapes…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…syrup, no flavoring. It’s a high-integrity standard.” The Council also passed enabling legislation to form a self-funded commission — growers contribute per harvest to fund promotion, research, and market development….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-02-25
…a citrus and table grape market update — find out why local citrus and table grapes are looking stronger than ever this season! This episode is packed with compelling stories,…
Key Dates for Growers and Agricultural Professionals
…💻 Platform: Zoom 🔗 Register: wcsetf.org Now in its fifth year, this virtual summit addresses the impacts of wildfire smoke on wine grape production. It’s a must-attend for stakeholders navigating…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…trade partners beyond China. The segment concludes with a fun fact about California’s grape production, which is 4.9 million tons, valued at $5.6 billion. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-26-25
…of tariffs on California table grapes, with 30% of exports potentially affected. Ian LeMay, CEO of the California Table Grape Commission, expressed optimism despite tariffs in Pacific Rim countries. The…
Southern California Drought Elevates Wildfire Risks
…with uncertain prospects for recovery. As the next harvest approaches, producers remain anxious to assess the trees’ resilience and the potential yield after months of recovery efforts. Southern California Drought…
California Table Grapes Off and Running
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…





















