…has shifted heavily onto farmers, leading to higher production costs and greater uncertainty. “We have ended up really placing hardship and increasing costs on the farming community that produces the…
2025-2026 California Table Grape Season: A Fresh Start to a Global Campaign
…in table grape production. With an emphasis on quality, sustainability, and innovative promotion, California grapes will remain the top choice for fresh fruit enthusiasts worldwide. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…for decades. And we’ve largely lost. We can’t convince the state to invest in infrastructure or balance environmental needs with food production.” Even with historic snowfall, Woolf says, the state…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…his graduation from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Nick’s career journey—from production work to pest control advisor, branch manager, sales manager, and now Western Division Manager—mirrors the evolution of California…
Chronic Diseases Among Children Addressed in Report
…in food production and sustainability. Farmers play a fundamental role in shaping national food systems, influencing dietary options through agricultural practices and policy decisions. Without their input, the report risks…
APHIS, CDFA Expand Citrus Greening Quarantine Area
…methods, resistant rootstocks, and early detection tools. Public awareness and cooperation are crucial in controlling the spread of citrus greening and protecting citrus production. For more details on quarantine zones,…
Citrus and Cherry Markets Heat Up in Early June
…Citrus Outlook: The citrus market is booming, with navel orange prices climbing amid limited late-season production and delays in imports. Demand remains high, a welcome sign for growers during this…
American Agriculture History Minute: Believing in the Future of Agriculture
…production, but land that was already ripe for hunting, fishing, and logging as the country continued to expand. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading….
Unlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition Strategies
…productivity. They explain how the right nutrition strategies can make a difference, from supporting gut health to boosting milk production and reproductive performance. Learn what goes into a pre-fresh diet…
American Agriculture History Minute: Agriculture Production Potential West of the Mississippi
…he wanted information about agriculture production potential west of the Mississippi as settlers moved that direction. Lewis and Clark found land that was dry, barren when they finally traversed the…
Trump Administration Invests to Revitalize U.S. Lumber Industry
The Trump administration is making a major move to boost America’s timber sector. According to Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, the USDA is injecting $200 million into U.S. timber production. The…
Key Dates for Growers and Agricultural Professionals
…the ag industry. 🌰 Almond Board of California Production Research Summit 📅 Date: June 18, 2025 🕗 Time: 8:00 a.m. 📍 Location: Modesto Centre Plaza, Modesto, California 💵 Cost: Free…
California Agriculture Faces Freight and Cost Pressures, Warns WGA President
…of a growing suite of economic burdens facing producers in the Golden State. Despite California’s unmatched scale in fresh produce production—dominating the U.S. market with its Mediterranean climate and crop…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…trade partners beyond China. The segment concludes with a fun fact about California’s grape production, which is 4.9 million tons, valued at $5.6 billion. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…