…September; we could see above normal heat.” Figs like the valley heat. “We should start seeing Blueberry harvest in Oregon around the middle of June.” Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
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…
Production and Transition of Fresh Produce Looks Promising
The transition of blueberries from South America to Mexico and then to the United States has been seamless this season. California’s blueberry harvest began two weeks ago, and thanks to…
California Table Grape Commission CEO Discusses Tariffs-Exports
Ian LaMay California Table Grape Commission Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter” talked with Ian LeMay, the President and CEO of the California Table Grape Commission. California table grapes have been…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-20-25
…updates from the California Almond Board and their expanding global presence, plus marketing insights on cherries and table grapes from industry veteran Ian LeMay, president of the Table Grape Commission….
Avocados and Saving Water
…is the single biggest cost for avocado growers. More than the harvest or fertilizer. There’s close to 3000 Avocado growers in California and 2025 looks to be a big year…
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter-Pierce‘s Disease Assessment
…feeding habits, posing a significant threat to California’s grape industry, which accounts for about 94% of U.S. grape production. The referendum determines whether to extend the PD/GWSS assessment, which funds…
Crop Production Report Offers Key Insights for 2024–2025 Season
An almond shaker shaking a tree during harvest. The first image shows the shaker grabbing onto the tree, and the second shows the shaker knocking the almonds off the tree….
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-14-25
…the 2023, crop year based on cash receipts; number one is dairy products. Number two, grapes, followed by cattle and calves, lettuce, almonds, pistachios, strawberries, tomatoes, carrots and broilers In…
Almond Production Update for 2025
…is estimating the crop’s harvest for 2025 will come in at 2.8 billion pounds, 3% above last year’s 2.73 billion pounds. Forecasted yield is 2,010 pounds per acre, up 30…
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…
Fig Crop Shaping Up to be Promising
California’s spring fig crop is shaping up to be promising, with both Black Mission and Brown Turkey figs expected to have a steady harvest this season. Growers anticipate the Black…
The Growing Edge: Double-Edged Sword of Central Coast Weather
…grape leaf. Example of powdery mildew (right) along with Downy mildew on a grape leaf. Both downy and powdery mildew can present an occasional viticultural threat to vineyards. Originally from…
U.S. Mango Market Continues to Thrive
Snapdragon66, via Wikimedia Commons The U.S. mango market continues to thrive, fueled by strong harvest volumes from multiple exporting countries. Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic are actively harvesting…