…the United States, Europe, and China. Avocado Markets Shift Amid Rising U.S. Shipments and Holiday Demand In the U.S., avocado shipments rose 6% from the previous week and 18% year-over-year….
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
…state, focusing on pre-harvest agricultural water requirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule (PSR). One major outreach effort included participation in the Western Food Safety Conference held in Salinas, where…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-30-25
…legacy. Plus, in this week’s Merck Minute, Glaucio Lopes shares why 2025 could be a strong financial year for dairies—and why now is the time for strategic investment. If you…
Organic Citrus Sales Surge in 2024, Topping $300 Million
US Organic Citrus Market Sees Strong Growth in Sales and Volume The organic citrus market in the United States experienced impressive growth in 2024, driven by rising consumer demand and…
Darren Hill: Why JD Food Buys Beef Nationwide
…extremely high. It’s a very popular item.” JD Food purchases beef from major packers across the Midwest and Western United States. Though California has some prominent packers, Hill noted, they…
USDA Proposal Sparks Concern Among Organic Mushroom Growers
Organic Industry Pushes Back Against USDA Rule Change Deposit Photos image A newly proposed rule from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is drawing sharp criticism from across the…
How One Sticker United California Agriculture
…sticker read “My Job Depends on Ag”—and it launched a movement that united California agriculture like never before. Born out of a Fresno State football conversation between Eric Wilson and…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-20-25
…into the United States. The screwworm, known for inflicting severe wounds on livestock, has cattle and horse producers on edge as it edges closer to the U.S. The move has…
Windmills and Their Lasting Legacy in American Agriculture
…today, trace their origins back to the 8th and 9th centuries in the Middle East and Western Asia. As the technology spread, countries like England and the Netherlands became early…
California’s Meat Industry Faces Historic Supply Crunch
…from packers across the Midwest and Western states. “The beef market is tight, and it’s not getting better anytime soon,” Hill added. “Forecasts show this could last through 2026.” Navigating…
Agricultural Trails Shaped the West
…trade and transport between the United States and what was then northern Mexico, helping farmers and traders alike. The California Trail stretched across the plains and over the northern Rocky…
“My Job Depends on AG”: California’s Farming Backbone
…“My Job Depends on AG” isn’t just a slogan; it’s a truth that echoes across farm towns, orchards, dairies, and packing houses statewide. “My Job Depends on AG”: California’s Farming…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…on California’s freight crisis, followed by Dave Puglia of Western Growers sharing policy perspectives and urgent calls for reform. Don’t miss today’s candid and critical conversations. Listen to previous AgNet…
California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality
…added that growing in California is both a challenge and a point of pride. “I tell our growers all the time… when a consumer within the United States or anywhere…