…that cherry trees were recovering from two consecutive high-yield years. Trees need sufficient dormancy to rebuild strength, and fatigue may have further reduced yields this season. Crop Quality Concerns While…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…Social media and platforms like AgNet West can help share the truth: farming is hard, meaningful, and essential. Alfalfa Markets and Looking Ahead June is peak hay season, and despite…
California Cherry Crop Plummets by 50%, Prices Spike
Michael Jameson of Morada Produce Discusses a Historic Season for California Cherries A Season Marked by Extreme Heat and Low Volume California’s 2025 cherry harvest saw a dramatic downturn, with…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-01-25
AgNet News Hour: A Deep Dive into California’s Cherry Season with Morada Produce Today’s AgNet News Hour delivers a masterclass in California cherries, with industry veteran Mike Jameson of Murata…
California Walnut Comeback: Norene’s Outlook
…better spring and early summer season,” said Norene, who farms in the Southern Sacramento Valley. “It’s been absolutely idyllic.” Walnut marketing efforts have shifted dramatically in recent years. Once buried…
Joel Allen Talks Farm Labor, Immigration, and Pistachio Production Costs
…all is good on the Allen Ranch.” With harvest season approaching—particularly cantaloupes coming off in late August—the Allens will soon have time to cheer on a familiar face on the…
Morada Produce Reports Cherry Shortage
…lows of California’s cherry season. With over 37 seasons under his belt, Jameson shared his expert perspective on everything from yield drops and extreme weather to technological advancements and future…
Wine Grape Market Struggles: Jeff Bitter Shares Tough Outlook
…going to be a pretty hit and miss situation.” Some may face the grim reality of producing grapes all season without earning a return. He also acknowledged compounding issues: labor…
Fixing Farm Labor: Manuel Cunha Calls for Urgent Immigration Reform
…and harmful to essential sectors of the U.S. economy. As harvest season intensifies, Cunha’s message is clear: the time for immigration reform is now. Stay informed on how immigration policies…
California Eggplant Harvest Begins with Strong Quality Reports
…18-count sizing, which remains readily available. However, supplies of the smaller 24-counts are currently more limited. California Eggplant Harvest Begins with Strong Quality Reports This season follows a stretch of…
Organic Citrus Sales Surge in 2024, Topping $300 Million
…Price Premiums Rebound for Organic Citrus A standout trend in 2024 was the resurgence of price premiums for organic citrus. The report highlights a 69.5% price premium over conventional citrus,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-27-25
…threat of deportation for long-time community members who have worked in California’s fields for decades. As harvest season hits full swing with tree fruit, grapes, garlic, and almonds, farmers are…
Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform
…areas.” 2. Peak Harvest Season and Labor Disruptions Cunha described the current agricultural boom, including stone fruit, table grapes, onions, and tomatoes. But despite a strong season, workforce disruptions—particularly Border…
California Moves Toward Tighter 1,3-D Pesticide Regulations
…and peer-reviewed scientific assessments. California Moves Toward Tighter 1,3-D Pesticide Regulations The agencies aim to implement these changes ahead of the next 1,3-D permitting season. A key feature of the…