…to favorable growing conditions and continued improvements in orchard management and harvest practices that have enhanced both fruit quality and overall yields. Extended Harvest Through Early September The 2025 cherry…
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Ease Ag Transport Weight Limits
…during planting and harvest windows Bipartisan Momentum and Industry Support The bill has already garnered bipartisan backing and strong interest from agricultural trade groups, many of whom have long advocated…
Blueberries Booming: Daniel Jackson on California’s Berry Surge
…in January on California’s coastal ranch, Family Tree Farms manages a near year-round blueberry harvest across California, Mexico, Peru, and now Florida. The reach is extensive—but the reason is simple:…
Before Tractors: The Thresher That Changed Farming
Long before tractors revolutionized American agriculture in the 1930s, a different machine was already transforming the harvest: the threshing machine. Before the Tractor: The Thresher That Changed Farming In 1847,…
King’s River Packing Tackles Citrus Challenges
…best thing,” Jesse said. The company continues to explore ways to reduce costs, improve harvest efficiency, and elevate fruit quality through technology and advanced machinery. Based in Sanger, California, King’s…
“My Job Depends on AG”: California’s Farming Backbone
…Depends on AG.” It’s a proud reminder that behind every harvest is a job, a family, and a future. The Road Ahead With increasing pressure from water regulations, labor shortages,…
California Citrus Shines: Jesse Silva Highlights Quality, Demand, and Imports
…grow really clean fruit. We grow really good tasting fruit,” Silva noted. Currently, Kings River Packing is harvesting its domestic Valencia crops—known as a key variety for juice production. While…
Jesse Silva Discusses California Citrus, Global Trade, Future of Farming
…for juicing, while continuing to harvest summer lemons and imported varieties like mandarins and Caracaras. Lemon Market Shifts and Tariff Impact Silva notes a dramatic summer upswing in lemon demand,…
Maximizing Shelf Life: Family Tree Farms Adapts to the Demands of Fresh Tree Fruit
…growing conditions. Precision Harvesting and Cooling The harvest process is continuous, with fruit picked daily as it matures. Once harvested, it’s quickly moved to the packing facility, pre-cooled to 32°F…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
…changes stick? Tune in to hear Nick and Josh break it down. Celebrate Lemon Month! It’s Lemon Month — and while California’s lemon harvest is still ramping up, Nick and…
California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality
…market demand. California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality Weather and Crop Conditions Point to a Strong Harvest LeMay began by acknowledging the unpredictable nature of California…
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…