The AgNet News Hour continued its in-depth coverage of California’s cherry season with Morada Produce’s Mike Jameson, focusing on the business side of the industry, from marketing challenges to rising…
California Cherries 2026: Bigger Crop, Earlier Season, New Challenges
…Season Matters After a historic downturn in 2025, the 2026 cherry season represents a critical rebound for California agriculture. With a stronger crop, earlier timing, and continued innovation, the industry…
California Citrus Outlook 2026: Growth, Challenges & Opportunity
Jesse Silva California’s citrus industry is heading into the spring and summer season with cautious optimism—and few voices capture that better than Jesse Silva, Vice President of Sales at Kings…
California Cherry Crop Rebounds in 2026 as Growers Navigate Weather and Market Pressures
…season. Last year proved difficult for growers, with total production dropping sharply to just 4.9 million cartons statewide. Jameson said that limited supply created significant challenges for meeting both domestic…
California Citrus Outlook Strong Despite Weather Challenges and Rising Costs
…pressures, and evolving consumer demands. Silva said the citrus sector is entering the spring and summer season in a solid position overall, even after facing a warmer-than-normal winter that created…
From Southeast Asia to U.S. Groves: The Journey of Citrus
…agriculture. The Mysterious Origins of Citrus The exact origin of citrus fruits cannot be pinpointed with complete certainty. However, researchers widely believe that citrus first appeared in Southeast Asia as…
Early Summer Disease Pressure Builds in Almond Orchards
…blotch continues to be a relatively new but important disease to monitor, especially if preventive treatments were not applied earlier in the season. At the same time, warm temperatures and…
Cattle on Feed Report Shows Strong Supply Heading into Grilling Season
The Cattle on Feed Report is pointing to a steady beef supply just in time for the upcoming grilling season, according to recent USDA data and industry analysis. Livestock economist…
Pistachio Market Outlook Brightens as Global Tensions Shift Supply Dynamics
…alternate bearing issue,” he explained. “So you can budget better and see more consistent yields year to year.” Still, weather remains the biggest wildcard. Kreps warned that early season conditions…
From San Francisco to the Farm with Jacie and Zac
In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we sit down with Jacie Johnston and Zac Green of Johnston Farms and WN Citrus, a fourth-generation family operation nestled at the…
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…health, sustainability, and productivity. Farmers aren’t just thinking about next season—they’re thinking about the next generation. The Power of Ag Education: FFA & 4-H Moffitt credits programs like FFA and…
Soil Secrets Growers Can’t Afford to Ignore: Why This Ag Meter Interview Matters
Russell Taylor As spring transitions into the heat of the growing season, every decision a grower makes right now can impact yield, quality, and profitability months down the line. That’s…
Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
…workforce heading into the 2026 growing season. Cunha highlighted the proposed Dignity Act as a major step toward addressing long-standing labor challenges across agriculture and other industries. The legislation aims…
Manuel Cunha Discusses Cesar Chavez Controversy and Labor Challenges Facing California Agriculture
…consequences across the economy. The episode also previewed continued discussions on labor and immigration, with more insights expected in upcoming segments as the industry prepares for the peak growing season….