…clean” strategies to manage herbicide resistance, especially against Palmer amaranth. The hosts also raise concerns over unfair import dumping impacting California commodities such as pears, mushrooms, sheep, tomatoes, avocados, and…
Lex Nicoleta: Coastal Grandmother, Farming, Food & Influence
…drinks, and seasonal ingredients. Living in California gives her access to exceptional produce, which she uses as the foundation of her cooking. Berries, avocados, fruits, and vegetables are staples in…
Marketing, Wine & Ag: Lex Nicoleta on AgNet News Hour
…recommends offering smaller tasting portions or guided wine recommendations to help novices explore varietals like Pinot Noir. She encourages pairing wine with seasonal meals and incorporating California produce—avocados, berries, and…
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…replacing speculation with verified data. The firm also maps almonds, walnuts, pistachios, prunes, avocados, and other crops, tracking acreage, crop age, removals, and new plantings. This information supports both production…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…Nick also announced plans to bring premium olive oil producer Vincent Ricchiuti onto a future episode. Innovation Spotlight: Avocados, Organics & New Crop Research The episode highlighted several exciting developments:…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…can fluctuate dramatically. “Productivity is everything,” John stressed. “At today’s prices, growers need these advantages to survive.” Expanding Beyond Almonds: Pistachios and Avocados Duarte Nursery’s work isn’t limited to almonds….
John Duarte Shares Bold Nursery Innovations and Warns of Prop 50 Threat
…improvement over seedlings in long-term trials. Looking ahead, he is most excited about a new frontier: avocados in the Central Valley. With breakthroughs in micropropagation, Duarte expects to deliver widely…
Lawsuit Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados
Rising Avocado Demand Sparks Scrutiny Over Import Practices As avocado consumption continues to surge across the United States, questions about the sustainability of imported avocados are becoming increasingly urgent. A…
California Avocado Month Launches with Strong Supply and Soaring Demand
…avocados, known for their quality, nutrition, and versatility. Retailers are preparing for robust sales, with crop forecasts projecting 11 to 17 million pounds of avocados per week through June and…
Impact Avocados Have on the Purchasing Behavior of SNAP, WIC Participants
…trip, an impressive 89% jump. The findings suggest that avocados may play a role in encouraging healthier eating habits by prompting consumers to explore more fruits and vegetables. Impact Avocados…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
…avocados and tomatoes. In this segment, Nick, Lorrie and Josh talk about the California almond industry’s high quality and global demand, the challenges of freight and insurance costs, and the…
Crucial Agreement Between U.S. and Mexico Halted
…cartels. This decision disrupted the inspection process, increasing fears about pest infestations in imported avocados. Since October, more than 150 instances of pest detections have been recorded, including the seed…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-27-25
…superior quality of California avocados compared to Mexican ones and the challenges posed by cartels. Additionally, the show touches on the rebounding almond industry, the growing popularity of hydroponics, and…
Avocado Commission Advocating for Restoration of Inspection Protocols
…citing serious concerns about threats from cartels. This decision disrupted the inspection process, increasing fears about pest infestations in imported avocados. Since October, more than 150 instances of pest detections…