The tree nut industry is preparing for an important event on the agricultural calendar—the 2025 Western Tree Nut Association annual meeting. Scheduled to take place in Monterey, California, this gathering…
American Agriculture History Minute: Urban Electrification in the 1920s
View of an electricity substation, circa 1926 Photograph taken by Albert Percy Godber, in 1926. Godber Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mark…
Almond Update: ABC Making Significant Strides in Boosting Almond Exports
DepositPhotos image Taylor Hillman with The Almond Board of California (ABC) says that they have been making significant strides in boosting U.S. almond exports to Turkey. Since 2020, U.S. almond…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-22-25
…A new GPS tracking system for collared wolves was introduced to help mitigate conflicts. The Almond Board of California (ABC) discusses the impact of new tariffs and trade agreements on…
Rollins Vows Better USDA Customer Service During Road Trip
DepositPhotos image Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary, recently visited Nebraska to discuss the Trump administration’s “Farmers First” policies, which aim to support small-scale farmers. She emphasized…
Dangers of the Screwworm to Cattle Operations
Screwworm larva. Tusklike mandibles protruding from the screwworm larva’s mouth rasp the flesh of living warm-blooded animals. A wound may contain hundreds of such larvae. By John Kucharski – Transferred…
California Table Grapes Off and Running
Ian Lemay, President and CEO of the California Table Grape Commission says Coachella Valley started the 2025 season last week packing of the California table grapes through Riverside County, and…
Organic vs. the Weather
Fertile agricultural field of organic crops in California Copyright: veeterzy / 123RF Stock Photo Talking with Steven Paul from Homegrown Organic Farms and asking is this the perfect weather here…
American Agriculture History Minute: Rural Electrification Impact
Shelby County, Iowa. This is the interior of a tenant farmhouse owned by one of the big insurance companies. Smaller than most places, it is nevertheless pleasantly furnished and kept…
May Means Strawberries – But Are Your Fields Ready?
On this episode of The Growing Edge, Todd Burkdoll returns to share urgent insights for Central Coast growers. From battling powdery mildew in strawberries and wine grapes to early intervention…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
…by $60 billion over 10 years while cutting SNAP by $300 billion. The bill includes tax policy changes and program enhancements, with implications for California farmers. In the second segment,…
Soil in Organic is a Big Thing
Organic farm planted with various type of organic vegetables and fruits Wee Hong, via Wikimedia Commons Talking with Steven Paul from Homegrown Organic Farms in Kingsburg California and how important…
Production and Transition of Fresh Produce Looks Promising
…through Father’s Day. After California’s peak, the seasonal production will shift northward to Oregon, continuing the availability of fresh blueberries across the country. Meanwhile, California is also experiencing a high…
California Table Grape Commission CEO Discusses Tariffs-Exports
Ian LaMay California Table Grape Commission Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter” talked with Ian LeMay, the President and CEO of the California Table Grape Commission. California table grapes have been…