…began collecting and trialing varieties from around the world. Today, their season stretches from April through October — a feat made possible by genetics tailored to California’s San Joaquin Valley….
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values and Location
…this farm in October 2024. 90 acres, 20 miles northeast of Omaha, Nebraska in extreme western Iowa. The farm sold online $17,900 per acre. Again, location, location, location. That’s today’s…
Crucial Agreement Between U.S. and Mexico Halted
…cartels. This decision disrupted the inspection process, increasing fears about pest infestations in imported avocados. Since October, more than 150 instances of pest detections have been recorded, including the seed…
Avocado Commission Advocating for Restoration of Inspection Protocols
…citing serious concerns about threats from cartels. This decision disrupted the inspection process, increasing fears about pest infestations in imported avocados. Since October, more than 150 instances of pest detections…
Oceanside Pole Program Launches Commercial Production of Sweet Red Bell Peppers
…of sweet red bell peppers. This initiative is projected to supply 150,000 cases from October through December, addressing a market need during a period of traditionally limited availability. The program…
California’s Organic Stone Fruit Production Thriving
…available into October due to late-season varieties. California’s Organic Stone Fruit Production Thriving Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November…
CDFA to Host a Series of Quarterly Virtual Training Workshops
…These workshops, scheduled for May 1, July 29, and October 28 from 9 to 11 am, will provide an overview of the PSP program and the PSP portal, offer live…
Peru’s Table Grape Exports Increase
…attributed to collaboration between the public and private sectors and the season running from October to April. The most popular varieties exported are sweet globe, red globe, and Allison. Peru’s…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values
…Such was the case for this farm in October 2024, 90 acres, 20 miles northeast of Omaha, Nebraska, in extreme western Iowa. The farm sold online $17,900 per acre. Again,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-28-25
…led to cattle depredation, prompting a local emergency in one county. Between October and December 2024, wolves killed 19 cattle in rural counties. The issue mirrors that in Colorado, where…
China Hits Back at U.S. Tariffs, Retaliates Against Canada
…products. According to Reuters, the move is a direct response to levies Ottawa introduced in October 2024, opening a new front in the ongoing global trade war. China’s commerce ministry…
Ag Economy Barometer Rises in February
…index, suggesting that farmers expect conditions to improve further. The February barometer survey took place from February 10-14, 2025. Figure 1. Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, October 2015-February 2025. Figure…
ILA Union Ratified Six-Year Master Contract
DepositPhotos image The International Longshoreman’s Association Union (ILA) ratified a six-year master contract, including a 62% pay increase, boosting hourly wages to $63, retroactive to October 1, 2024, and effective…
NPPC Unhappy with Dietary Guidelines
…proteins. With diet-related diseases on the rise and the continued challenge of food insecurity, science-based nutrition is paramount. In October, NPPC directly addressed the Committee prior to releasing its draft…