…was challenging for multiple reasons.” Short Window, High Prices—Then Competition California cherries typically have a short marketing window—mid-April to mid-May. Prices surged early in the season due to limited supply….
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-02-25
…of crops and hundreds of jobs in Imperial County. Leimgruber outlines how losing such crop diversity could weaken the region’s ag economy and make farmers more vulnerable to price volatility….
Jeff Bitter on Challenges and Cycles in the Grape Industry
…Industry “In the wine business, we are so diverse,” Bitter noted. “There are differences in varieties, categories, regions, and price points. It’s an exciting industry—but today, there are not a…
Organic Citrus Sales Surge in 2024, Topping $300 Million
…Price Premiums Rebound for Organic Citrus A standout trend in 2024 was the resurgence of price premiums for organic citrus. The report highlights a 69.5% price premium over conventional citrus,…
Grape growers, take note! What pest can turn your vineyard into a nightmare overnight?
…its unique dual-action formula. Find out how Senstar knocks out vine mealybugs—and why timing and coverage are critical to managing this tough pest. Don’t miss this gritty, ground-level insight into…
Darren Hill Explains Why Chicken and Pork Beat Beef on Price
…complex meat market—and why chicken and pork continue to undercut beef at the retail level. Darren Hill Explains Why Chicken and Pork Beat Beef on Price With over 35 years…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…and timely look at the agricultural headlines shaping our industry this week. Top of the show is coverage of the ongoing G7 summit in Canada, where global leaders are tackling…
Domestic Lemons in High Demand as Imports Decline
…higher demand and higher price for the domestic crop,” said Silva. Import Shift and Tariff Impacts Early in the season, the lemon market was saturated with imported fruit, which limited…
“Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks National Debate with Key Farm Provisions
…and enable reinvestment in farm infrastructure and operations. Crucially, the bill includes updates to key federal farm programs such as the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program. These adjustments aim to…
NMPF Delves into the “Big Beautiful Bill” Potential Benefits for Agricultural Industries
…losses. A significant update proposed in this legislation involves revising production history criteria to ensure more accurate insurance coverage. Galen affirms that this measure is supported by the National Milk…
California’s Water Crisis: Time to Turn Policy into Action
…the people and farms of California, more than 300,000 acre-feet of usable fresh water have been lost to the ocean over the past 60 days. This water loss occurred while…
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg
…in shaping the national fruit market and reinforces the Jackson family’s place at the heart of a thriving agricultural legacy. Conclusion Daniel Jackson’s story of rebuilding from loss, capitalizing on…
Honeybee Health Program Moves Through California Assembly
…Between June of 2024 and February of 2025, beekeepers across the country have reported an average loss of 62 percent of their bee colonies, according to a national survey by…
California Freight Crisis Pushing Trucking to the Brink
…Freight rates are plummeting, with brokers taking advantage of load boards to drive prices down. While one might assume trucking costs would rise with inflation and operational challenges, the opposite…