…being disrupted by imported pears arriving at the worst possible time. California pears typically harvest beginning in early July and aim to finish shipping by late October to avoid competing…
California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports
…California pears are harvested starting around July 1, with growers working hard to finish shipping by the end of October. This limited marketing window allows California pears to reach consumers…
National Corn Husking Association: Preserving the Tradition of Hand-Harvested Corn
…to celebrate this historic practice. Every year, on the third weekend of October, the NCHA hosts its annual competitions to determine who is the best corn husker. These events honor…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…pounds, still a sizable volume. Cox notes that the crop was slightly late but shipping activity surged through September and October. Beyond almonds, Best Drayage is also deeply involved in…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…next year’s Reedley Ag Conference. The date will be announced soon, but growers and ag professionals can expect the event to take place in early October 2026. Over the next…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…immediately. In late October 2025, the appellate court ruled in the Board’s favor—an outcome Ference described as disappointing but far from final. The Appellate Court Decision: A Setback, Not Defeat…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
…October, an appellate court overturned that injunction. Ference said the setback won’t stop them. “We’ve still got a lot of fight left in us,” he said. “We’re preparing to take…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
The October 31 edition of the AgNet News Hour brought a spirited mix of Halloween humor and serious ag talk as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Kevin Kester,…
Merced College Dean Cody Jacobson Champions the Future of California Ag Education
The October 30 edition of the AgNet News Hour spotlighted one of the most promising voices in California’s agricultural education — Cody Jacobson, Dean of Agriculture and Industrial Technology at…
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
The October 29 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused on the future of California agriculture, featuring two dynamic guests — Dominique Mégret, CEO of Ecorobotix, and Hannah Johnson, Director of Industry for the California…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
The October 28 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled the global marketplace head-on, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill examined how trade policy, retail pricing, and foreign imports continue to shape the…
From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
The October 27 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of urgency and innovation, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill discussed California’s expanding HLB citrus quarantine, the…
Beef Plan, Spray Tech, and AI: California Ag Eyes Relief and Reinvention
The October 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour blended policy, technology, and on-the-ground perspective to close out a packed week for California agriculture. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill…
California Ag Tech on Display: TK, Bayer Crop Science, and John Deere’s GUSS Steal the Show
The October 23 edition of the AgNet News Hour was packed with innovation, insight, and a deep look at the future of farming — from fertilizer and fungicides to fully…