…We become more efficient.” Labor Stability and Seasonal Strength Despite concerns around immigration and state labor regulations, Los Gatos enjoys strong employee retention—over 90% of its 150 seasonal workers return…
Strawberry Volumes Rise, But Growers Still Lag Behind
…lagging overall totals due to early season challenges. Lorrie Boyer reporting for AgNet West. Strawberry Volumes Rise, But Growers Still Lag Behind Warm Winter Reshapes the Season’s Curve Growers are…
2025 California Almond Crop Forecast Hits 3 Billion Pounds
…The 2025 almond crop forecast signals a promising season for California growers, bolstered by increased nut set and strong international demand efforts led by the Almond Board. While slight decreases…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
California Tomatoes Take Center Stage in Today’s AgNet News Hour It’s peak tomato season in California, and today’s AgNet News Hour dives deep into the heart of the state’s processing…
Rubber Tires Revolutionized American Tractors
…citrus growers began experimenting with large rubber tips on those steel lugs in the late 1920s. Their ingenuity caught the attention of tire pioneer Harvey Firestone, who took a bold…
Battling Mites in Tree Fruit: Summer Strategies with Todd Burkdoll
…navigating pest pressure in California’s orchards. From mite outbreaks in plums and peaches to overlooked San Jose scale infestations, Todd explains why acting now can prevent a harvest-season disaster. Learn…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25
…crop season. For the latest agriculture headlines and more exclusive interviews, subscribe to the AgNet News Hour podcast and follow @AgNetWest on social media. And as always, let the Ag…
Coachella and San Joaquin Kick Off Table Grape Season
…Joaquin Kick Off Table Grape Season Early Harvest Success in Coachella California’s table grape season traditionally kicks off in the Coachella Valley, where growers benefit from the region’s early harvest…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…at the meeting: California Farm Bureau California Citrus Mutual California Fresh Fruit Association Their involvement underscores the broad concern among growers about how federal and state policies intersect with on-the-ground…
South African Growers Urge Tariff Relief for Citrus Exports to U.S.
…produce arrives in the U.S. during the off-season for domestic citrus, effectively extending the availability of fresh citrus for American consumers without competing with U.S. growers. “This seasonal handoff actually…
Watermelon Supply Surges in California, Arizona
…year. This increase is largely due to overlapping harvests from southern California and Arizona, alongside central California’s season ramping up on schedule. The timing has created a glut of supply…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
A Refreshing Harvest and a Bright Outlook In a rare moment of seasonal reprieve, California’s Central Valley is enjoying cooler weather—and so are its farmers. Stephen Paul of Homegrown Organic…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-21-25
Table Grapes Shine This Season and Trade Talks Loom: Insights from the AgNet News Hour This Monday’s AgNet News Hour kicks off with sunshine, good vibes, and a full slate…
Citrus Production Forecast: Grapefruit Down; Lemons, Tangerines Up
Final USDA Citrus Production Forecast Shows Mixed Results for 2025 Season The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its final citrus production forecast for the…