…of Oakland, a critical hub for agricultural trade. Delegates engaged in conversations around logistics, export processes, and how infrastructure can support more efficient trade partnerships. At the Almond Board of…
California Walnut Comeback: Norene’s Outlook
…“We had a bumpy road,” Norene explained, noting that port disruptions and the pandemic set back shipments and recovery. “But we have supplies come back into favor and demand is…
Almond Update: The Power of Participation — A Grower’s Perspective on Almond Board Committees
…the Almond Board’s investments in global communication and scientific research — efforts that support all growers by promoting almond health benefits and strengthening market demand. From digestion to diabetes and…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…father, at age 57, launched a farming venture in western Fresno County. They grew tomatoes, built Los Gatos Tomato Products, entered almonds with John Harris, and added value through processing….
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…California’s ports, noting that vessel cancellations have surpassed those during COVID-19. The Port of Los Angeles reported 17 cancellations in May, up from 12 last year. The conversation also touches…
Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program-Receives Funding from CDFA
…Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Monterey County and FixNation of Los Angeles County, which will both be offering free spay and neuter services to help reduce local feral cat…
Almond Update: ABC Making Significant Strides in Boosting Almond Exports
…30 million pounds to 73 million pounds over the same period. Infrastructure improvements are also underway, as Turkey’s main port is expected to expand from 2.6 million TEU to 3.6…
California Tomato Growers and Processors Agree to Reduction Per Ton from Last Season
USDA Photo by Lance Cheung, via Wikimedia Commons MorningStar, the leading global tomato processor in Los Banos California, operates three of the world‘s largest tomato dedicated factories supplying over 40%…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-12-25
…Chinese imports, with cargo traffic at the Port of Los Angeles down 35% and Seattle up 20%. The conversation brought out the financial benefits of tariffs, noting the U.S. makes…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-07-25
…in tax credits to a hydrogen fuel facility in Lancaster and a port in Ventura County to improve logistics and supply chains. Additionally, California Dairies, Inc. opened a new 200,000…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…Port of Los Angeles is facing a significant drop in shipping volume due to tariffs on Chinese goods. Shipments from China, which account for 45% of the port’s business, are…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
…electric vehicles equipped with hydroponic systems to grow microgreens and herbs. These vehicles will operate in Los Angeles, aiming to reduce water usage by 90% and deliver fresh produce directly…
American Agriculture History Minute: Exports Boom Early Agriculture
Sacks of Wheat on Wagons at Port State Government Photographer, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Exports Boom Early…
Study: Avocado Daily Can Enhance Health
Kamut Udon Noodles with Kale and Avocado Oil By Jennifer / via Wikimedia Commons A study by the University of California, Los Angeles found that consuming one avocado daily can…


















