…and 70s, barns transitioned from simple storage structures into essential components of the working farm. Early barns were initially used for holding tools, wagons, and harvested crops. But as operations…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
…controversial animal housing law, is now the subject of a federal lawsuit. U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins calls the law “unconstitutional” and says it limits consumer choice while driving up…
India Tariff Cut Boosts California Walnut Outlook
…a September harvest on the horizon, India is positioned to become a key market this season. Outlook: High Hopes for Growers The California walnut industry is optimistic. With a strong…
Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside The Reservoir
…labor costs are harvest-related,” Bernstein said. “So how do we make harvest more financially viable? How are we utilizing less labor?” To answer these questions, The Reservoir is exploring solutions…
USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey
…help vineyard owners make more informed decisions about harvest planning, marketing strategies, and investment timing. Forecasting crop volumes is especially important in sectors like wine production and grape distribution, where…
Hilton: California Broken by Extremism, Incompetence
…rent, housing—it’s all driven by climate extremism.” He tied the issue directly to agriculture, noting the growing water crisis, rising input costs, and energy prices that are increasingly burdensome for…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
…marketing, walking us through the challenges—and bright spots—California walnut growers face heading into the 2024 harvest. With insight into shifting international demand, tariffs, freight issues, and pricing pressures from global…
California Pear Yields Set for Strong Comeback in 2025
After a challenging 2024 season, the California pear industry is poised for a major rebound. Growers across the state anticipate harvesting 2.4 million 36-pound box equivalents in 2025—a 41% increase…
Southern Border Action Could Protect Farms
…believes this would cut off the coyotes, weaken the cartels, and provide essential labor for American farms—especially during peak harvest seasons. “We need a system that protects workers and supports…
Walnut Market Rebound: Jameson Sees Brighter 2025
…import our walnuts,” Jameson explained. “And we’re also dealing with major tariffs and rising freight rates.” A Promising Crop and Rising Expectations Harvest is expected to begin in September. Last…
H-2A Guestworker Program Burdening California Farmers
…shortages—is placing an unsustainable burden on many California farmers. In 2025, it costs growers around $23.50 an hour per H-2A worker due to federal mandates requiring employers to provide housing,…
Imperial Valley Sugar Plant Closure Raises Crop Market Concerns
…“and then you’re talking about a huge support industry—harvest, planting, chemical and fertilizer companies. We had 28,000 acres of sugar beets this year.” The loss of a key processing facility…
Extreme Heat Blamed for California Cherry Shortfall
…some fruit made it to market, the bulk of the yield fell into the “number two” quality category—less desirable for top retail markets and international export. The resulting lower-value harvest…
California Cherry Crop Plummets by 50%, Prices Spike
Michael Jameson of Morada Produce Discusses a Historic Season for California Cherries A Season Marked by Extreme Heat and Low Volume California’s 2025 cherry harvest saw a dramatic downturn, with…