…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…
2025 West California Almond Crop Expected to Grow Slightly
…will release the yield forecast for the 2025-2026 season on May 12, with a detailed report in July. Meanwhile, the North American asparagus market faces tight supply, but imports and…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-28-25
…need for further research and public input on these issues. The Ag Net News Hour hosts discussed the upcoming California Citrus and Specialty Crop Conference in Tampa, Florida, on August…
California’s Organic Stone Fruit Production Thriving
…available into October due to late-season varieties. California’s Organic Stone Fruit Production Thriving Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Peru’s Table Grape Exports Increase
…attributed to collaboration between the public and private sectors and the season running from October to April. The most popular varieties exported are sweet globe, red globe, and Allison. Peru’s…
Picking Up on Pistachio Growing Trends
By Missvain, via Wikimedia Commons How did USDA’s recent Fruit and Tree Nut Outlook indicate trends associated with pistachio production for thi s growing season? Rod Bain tells us. Picking…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-24-25
…aid for those affected by severe weather. The Citrus Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida, on August 20-21, will bring together citrus growers from California, Florida, and Georgia to discuss…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-23-25
…in agriculture news, focusing on sun safety and the importance of vitamin D. They highlight a recent trip by Georgia citrus growers to California to learn about citrus farming. Lindy…
Gains in Domestic Avocado Production
…it available within hours of collection. USDA photo by Rene Carranza / Wikimedia Commons U.S. avocado production this season is expected to increase, due to more production from the nation’s…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-22-25
…of a trade deal. The segment concluded with details about an upcoming citrus expo in Tampa, Florida. The third Ag Net News Hour segment began with Nick “The Ag Meter”…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…citrus orchard, showcasing the breathtaking views and the 45% of California’s citrus grown in the area. The conversation also touched on the upcoming Crop Expo in August 2021, where citrus…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-18-25
…the management of citrus thrips. Sandipa Gautam, a Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor, highlighted the importance of monitoring fields for thrips and other pests, such as red mites and…
Strawberry Shipments Up in Florida
…shipment season for those berries in May and June. n expects acreage in California to increase from last year. Prices are lower for both the retail and grower levels. Strawberry…