…Citrus: Building Skills and Knowledge Perez reflected on his experience as a citrus PCA, which provided invaluable lessons in field scouting and pest management. Citrus farming requires year-round attention, unlike…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…react.” This recurring uncertainty, Broad warned, threatens both agricultural productivity and long-term planning. “My big fear is that we go into every season having the same conversation,” he said. “Do…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…fourth place globally—behind Turkey and other countries—and may fall further. The decline is linked to shifting land use. As pistachios, almonds, citrus, and other crops became more profitable, many growers…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…to be split up for development. It’s good for the environment and it’s good for ranching families.” A Message to Consumers As the holiday season approaches, Kester emphasized the deep…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
A Season of Ideal Weather The summer leading into this year’s pistachio harvest has been one of the mildest in recent memory. According to pistachio grower and industry leader Rich…
Pistachio Harvest Update and Fair Season Fun on AgNet News Hour
…board chairman for American Pistachio Growers. Kreps reported that despite late-season rains causing isolated losses in Kings and Fresno Counties, California pistachio growers are harvesting one of the best crops…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
Shannon Douglas California is one of the most diverse and productive agricultural states in the nation. From the vineyards of Napa to the citrus groves of the Central Valley, farms…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
…different backgrounds. Mark Woods Jr. described situations during the Yuma season when drivers arrived at his yard unable to communicate. “They just hand you the paperwork,” he explained. “They don’t…
Beef Prices, Prop 12, and Holiday Meat Trends on AgNet News Hour
…and holiday prominence keeps it in demand. From rib roasts at Christmas to prime rib at banquets, beef remains the centerpiece of seasonal meals. He highlighted cuts like tri-tip as…
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…a wide range of issues, from ongoing cattle shortages and high beef prices to Proposition 12’s effect on pork, the outlook for turkey season, and the unique challenges facing California’s…
Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag
…Fire in Napa Valley, now contained but leaving growers anxious about potential damage to premium wine grapes. With smoke, air quality concerns, and fire season lasting longer every year, the…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…state of the 2025 almond harvest. With the season well underway, farmers, processors, and marketers are assessing yields, pricing, and quality—and what these factors mean for California agriculture moving forward….
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
…Pistachios Fall: Cotton, olive oil, and pomegranates By Thanksgiving, the farm aims to wrap up harvest and prepare for the next season. Building a Sustainable Future As a fourth-generation farmer,…
California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
…A Time to Celebrate Every September, the industry comes together for California Wine Month, a celebration that coincides with harvest season. It’s a time to highlight the cultural significance of…