Fixing Groundwater Policy from the Ground Up On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dive into one of the most critical issues facing California agriculture: water. And…
Almond Crop Surprise: Growers Navigate Higher Yields, Market Strategy
Forecast Misses the Mark as Almond Crop Reaches 3 Billion Pounds DepositPhotos image California almond growers are adjusting to an unexpected increase in crop size this year. According to Sonny…
California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy
…California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs & Grower Strategy USDA Crop Estimate Creates Market Ripples The USDA’s objective almond forecast of 3.0 billion pounds surprised many in…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
Strong Trade Winds and Almond Optimism: A Global Outlook from the Central Valley This Tuesday on the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill bring some serious summer…
Bonsai Robotics Acquires farm-ng in AgTech Merger
…in dusty orchard environments, where GPS-based systems often fail to perform reliably. The company’s focus has been on orchard crops such as almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, using their AI-powered VisionSteer…
Three Agricultural Revolutions That Transformed U.S. Farming
…time, agricultural visionary Henry Wallace introduced hybrid seed corn—ushering in new levels of crop consistency and yield performance. This period saw rapid innovation in planting and harvesting methods. The Third…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-25-25
…into one of the most respected nurseries in the world. He described how his family pioneered virus-free grapevines and later revolutionized almond tree production with containerized trees and clonal rootstocks—innovations…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…100 days, but planning is year-round. Seed decisions begin by December, transplants go into the ground by January, and contracts with growers are finalized based on sales forecasts for the…
Strawberry Volumes Rise, But Growers Still Lag Behind
…modest financial cushion. However, the rising cost of production and persistent labor shortages continue to strain growers across the board. From land acquisition and plant materials to harvesting and packing,…
2025 California Almond Crop Forecast Hits 3 Billion Pounds
USDA Forecast Projects Stronger Almond Harvest The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its 2025 California Almond Objective Measurement Report, estimating this year’s almond crop…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
…on controlling spider mites in almonds and grapes, as well as a look at the latest almond crop forecast from the Almond Board of California. Whether you’re a grower, industry…
Ground Beef Prices Hit Historic Highs Amid Supply Chain Strains
Ground Beef Tops $6 Per Pound for First Time Since 1980s The month of June marked a significant milestone for American consumers and the beef industry alike. According to the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25
Almond Market Jitters, Fire Impacts, and Water Innovation Take Center Stage on AgNet News Hour On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dive deep into some of…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…equipment and technologies. Groundwater Management and Broader Participation Participants also explored the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) on farming operations and environmental planning. The act continues to…