…of future growers. One example: Duarte’s ambition to bring avocado production to California’s Central Valley—a bold move that could extend the state’s avocado season and reshape a key market dominated…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…of crops across multiple climates. In Baja, they focus on warm-season off-season farming with small-scale community growers. In California, they specialize in: Fresh culinary herbs Tomatoes Specialty peppers Pumpkins Winter…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…interest in organic, healthy, environmentally responsible food — a trend Jacobs sees accelerating, particularly among younger families. USDA Citrus Purchase & Broader Industry Pressures The hosts also highlight the USDA’s…
Chef Darren Hill Serves Up Turkey Tips and Holiday Food Safety on Thanksgiving Week Edition
…whole birds arrive in stores only during the holiday season. Deli turkey, on the other hand, remains a year-round staple because it’s processed differently and doesn’t follow the same seasonal…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…reduction and program efficiency—proof that the system works not just once, but season after season. A Team That Loves What They Do Those who visit the Semios or AgWorld booths…
Stephen Pistoresi Shares How Semios Is Transforming Pest Control, Irrigation, and the Future of Farming
The November 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most insightful tech-focused interviews of the season as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Stephen Pistoresi,…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…footprint. The company develops solutions across multiple crops—including sugarcane, corn, soybeans, citrus, and more—focusing on improving efficiency, cutting input costs, and generating high-quality agronomic data. Among its most exciting innovations…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…season. The fall months, particularly fourth quarter leading into the holidays, represent peak season. On the other hand, the months of March through May tend to be the slowest across…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…that the fall season has been especially busy, with strong exports of almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and powdered milk. Best Drayage, which specializes in agricultural freight, handles the trucking of loaded…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
California Table Grapes Shine in a Strong Season: Insights from President Ian LeMay A Promising Season for California Table Grapes Ian LeMay President of the California Table Grape Commission The…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
…about California’s thriving table grape season, global trade challenges, and the pride of representing one of the state’s most iconic crops. LeMay described this year as “a fair season” overall,…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
A Strong Finish to the Season As the 2025 walnut harvest wraps up, growers and industry leaders are taking stock of an exceptional year for California walnuts. Michael Jameson, Director…
Michael Jameson Reports a Rebound for California Walnuts
…internal quality the company has ever seen. “We had optimal growing conditions for most of the season,” he said. “The only setback was three rounds of rain that stained some…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…U.S. comes from abroad. This has erased seasonality: When it was California grape season, the East Coast celebrated. Today, grapes are available year-round, often imported from regions with different labor…