…Americans who feed, fuel, and clothe our nation and the world are at the center of everything we do at USDA,” Rollins told lawmakers. Among the most immediate impacts, Rollins…
July 15th Deadline: FSA Urges Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports
…acreage report includes: The crop grown Its intended use and location Planting dates and patterns Acreage amounts Crop variety Producer shares Irrigation methods Maps with approximate crop boundaries And information…
Maximizing Shelf Life: Family Tree Farms Adapts to the Demands of Fresh Tree Fruit
…were front and center. With limited shelf life, Jackson emphasized that marketing and logistics teams must operate at peak efficiency to ensure that fruit reaches the market swiftly and in…
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg
…Jackson’s father seized the chance to pivot and rebuild, this time with a sharper focus and a more modern approach to fruit production. The Kingsburg Breakthrough The family’s new start…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
…McGill for a vibrant episode of the AgNet News Hour, where we bring you the latest agricultural news and insights from California and beyond. Trade and Tariffs Take Center Stage…
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, has a discussion with Nick Anderson from Helena Agri-Enterprises about the mounting challenges farmers face in California…
California Farmers Gain Water Access
…deliveries. Irrigation water service and repayment contractors will now receive 55% of their contracted supplies, up from 50%. Municipal and industrial contractors in the same region will see their allocations…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…reflects that.” However, other segments, like the raisin and wine grape markets, remain stagnant or soft. Much of this hinges on water access, which varies dramatically by irrigation district. What…
CDFA Urges Growers to Renew Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Certification
…its Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Program to complete their self-certification renewal before the fast-approaching July 1 deadline. To maintain certification, participants must complete three hours of CDFA In-Field Measurement Program…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…of the water needed for traditional Central Valley crops. “I went to Mexico, studied their agave farming, and realized we could grow it faster here — hotter summers, drip irrigation….
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…do more with less,” Anderson emphasizes. “And that means being incredibly precise.” From drip irrigation systems to drone-assisted applications and proprietary fertilizers, Helena’s approach is rooted in sustainability and profitability….
California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance
…also compounds these issues. “California produces over 50 percent of the nation’s food,” Anderson states. Yet water scarcity and reduced acreage due to irrigation challenges are limiting growers’ abilities to…
APHIS, CDFA Expand Citrus Greening Quarantine Area
…(Valley Center). These measures aim to protect citrus growers and prevent the disease from reaching non-infested regions. Under the quarantine, the movement of citrus plants, plant materials, and potentially infected…
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
…significantly higher than 1990 levels (up from 6 pounds to 17 pounds in the 2020s). Despite the dip, long-term data shows a pivot away from iceberg toward more nutrient-rich leafy…