California walnut growers are looking forward to a promising 2025 crop, thanks to favorable early season conditions. After three years of above-average precipitation, surface water levels are sufficient, and soil…
Fig Crop Shaping Up to be Promising
California’s spring fig crop is shaping up to be promising, with both Black Mission and Brown Turkey figs expected to have a steady harvest this season. Growers anticipate the Black…
Citrus vs. Tree Nuts
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” Mando Perez (PCA) the president, Kern County CAPCA, California Association of Pest Control Advisers says working with Citrus is much different than working…
Wildfire Outlook for the Northwest & California
…which could set the stage for dangerous conditions. Experts are particularly concerned about areas that have accumulated significant snowpack over the winter. In normal circumstances, snow helps delay fire season…
Tariffs and the Latest on the California Citrus Market
…Papagnio “The Ag Meter” about tariffs and the latest with the citrus market heading in the May. Navels and Valencia’s are on fire! The Citrus market is super strong, and…
Central Valley Project Water Supply Allocation for 2025 Season Announced
…growing season. But, we all know, the majority of the beautiful snowpack will go right to the ocean. It should remind us all how critical it is to capture the…
California Walnut Growers Experiencing Promising Early Season
California walnut growers are experiencing promising early season conditions that suggest a positive outlook for the 2025 crop according to the California Walnut Board and the California Walnut Commission. These…
Hay/Alfalfa Market Report
…in the new season. “You’ve got a fair amount that’s getting into the bale, but overall, both stagnant as far as activity goes. There’s not a whole lot of export…
California Orange Crop Update
Ripe oranges in plastic crate on market counter. Citrus fruit By serezniy/DepositPhotos image As for California Navel oranges, the supply, supply is extremely low. Growers expect the limited supplies to…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-02-25
…infection. The Ag-Net News Hour hosts then discuss the current state of the citrus market, noting a limited supply of Navel oranges pushing prices up, while Valencia oranges are abundant…
Avocados Becoming Popular with Consumers
…of avocados in marketing year, 2024, 2025 this is up 3% from last season” This number, 44% above the three-year average, if realized this California avocado crop would be the…
Spreckels Sugar Plant in Brawley California to Close
…announced this week that the Brawley facility will be closing in late July, at the end of the processing season. This is the last Sugar processing plant in California. Spreckels…
California Colored Potato Crop on Schedule
…to supply fresh potatoes through mid-July. The Pacific Northwest had a favorable growing season with mild winter and timely rains, though it slowed early progress. Demand is strong, particularly for…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-29-25
…Lorrie covered the citrus and cherry markets, noting a strong demand for navels and lemons, with prices expected to rise. Rain in California could impact cherry yields, potentially leading to…