…and Salida. The decision, according to Blue Diamond, brings production closer to many of its grower-members. Executives cited the inefficiencies of maintaining the aging C Street facility, which has long…
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg
…Jackson’s father seized the chance to pivot and rebuild, this time with a sharper focus and a more modern approach to fruit production. The Kingsburg Breakthrough The family’s new start…
California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality
…volume will exceed that of 2024—a season that marked a return to normal production levels after years of fluctuation. California Pride in Every Grape LeMay also emphasized the enduring global…
California’s Salinas Valley Produce Operations Coming Up
Markon Cooperative is hosting a series of customer tours in California’s Salinas Valley, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their produce operations. These guided tours will showcase their production methods and…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…to 180 million pounds of fresh produce annually. That figure is expected to approach 200 million pounds soon, thanks to growth in international production and partnerships with outside growers to…
California Table Grape Season Kicks Off Strong: Ian LeMay Shares Optimism for 2025-26
…exports accounting for roughly 30% of production. Key markets like Canada and Mexico remain tariff-free, which LeMay says is critical for maintaining export strength. Challenges on the horizon? Labor remains…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…agriculture — one that undermines food production in favor of energy policy. It’s a passionate segment that speaks directly to the heart of the ag community. Plus, veteran PCA Todd…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…these changes aren’t made, the state risks losing its edge in food production and logistics—sectors vital not just to California, but to the nation. “Trucks feed the world,” Foglio concluded….
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Power Panel to Address the Big Ag Issues
…on the physiology of HLB and how that can be used to seek tolerance. We will also discuss grove management tools available to growers to enhance production as well as…
Honoring Agricultural Roots: Nick Anderson Reflects on Valley Farming Legacy
Cotton field in the San Joaquin Valley In a recent conversation with AgNet West, Nick Anderson of Helena Agri-Enterprises emphasized the importance of understanding and honoring the deep agricultural history…
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview
…Focus Hilton is especially passionate about issues impacting California’s agricultural sector and energy production in Kern County and the broader Central Valley. “A lot of the fixes are regulatory,” he…
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
…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 CIR Agriculture Harvester…
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…