…workers to stay home. “We were lucky it happened during grape pruning,” he said. “If that had been harvest season, it would’ve been a different story.” Wade supports stronger border…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
Ian LeMay Discusses California Table Grape Quality, Trade Challenges, and Global Growth California table grapes are in peak season, and according to Ian LeMay, President and CEO of the California…
Coastal Grandmother Talks Ag and Online Influence
…From heirloom tomatoes to stone fruit, her seasonal recipes highlight local commodities. “Where we live, we’re in a hub of the best produce,” she said. Recipes like Caprese salad, peach…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…we preview the upcoming Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida. Josh and Nick invite citrus and specialty crop growers nationwide to attend the event on August 20–21 for…
Almond Crop Forecast for a Strong Rebound
…Season Bloom began in early February and peaked mid-month but faced disruptions due to rain, wind, and hail. These conditions limited bee pollination and affected blossom development. However, the weather…
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
…season,” Broad explains. “Now, if you’re running an additional 250 to 300 hours in the off-season, you better be flushing it. You better do all the things that you do…
APHIS Expands Citrus Greening Quarantine in California
…to prevent further spread of Huanglongbing, a devastating citrus disease with no known cure. For a detailed map and list of newly quarantined zones, visit the APHIS Citrus Greening web…
U.S. Citrus Tariff Threatens South African Agriculture
…agreements. Impact on Citrus Industry and Rural Jobs The South African citrus industry, a key driver of the country’s agricultural economy, now faces severe disruption. According to the Citrus Growers…
AgNet News Hour: Citrus Expo Preview, USDA Snap Crackdown, and Chad Bianco’s Bold Vision for California Ag
In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill kick off a fabulous Friday with a spotlight on the upcoming Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo—an…
India Tariff Cut Boosts California Walnut Outlook
…a September harvest on the horizon, India is positioned to become a key market this season. Outlook: High Hopes for Growers The California walnut industry is optimistic. With a strong…
Is This the Year of the Spider Mite? Strategies for Tree Nut and Grape Growers
In this episode of The Growing Edge, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager, dives into one of the season’s biggest pest pressures: spider mites….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
…can make or break an ag business. We also check in on California watermelon season, hear about the upcoming USDA trade mission to the Dominican Republic, and talk table grapes,…
California Pear Yields Set for Strong Comeback in 2025
After a challenging 2024 season, the California pear industry is poised for a major rebound. Growers across the state anticipate harvesting 2.4 million 36-pound box equivalents in 2025—a 41% increase…
Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
…season. As Morada Nut navigates shifting global markets, Jameson explains why this year may mark a major turnaround—highlighting quality improvements, stronger yields, and reduced carry-in inventories as key indicators that…