…industry and its growing season. Joining the program is Ian LeMay, President and CEO of the California Table Grape Commission, who shares an in-depth update on this year’s crop. Following…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…the operation grows, packs, and ships a wide range of crops from their base in Kern County and beyond—including Arvin, Edison, Stockton, and Coachella. Potatoes, Grapes & Grit: Kirschenman’s Story…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
…Table Grape Commission, growers are optimistic about 2025. In a recent interview with Nick Papagni on “The Ag Meter,” LeMay shared insights into crop conditions, export dynamics, and pressing labor…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…forecasts that Central Valley growers, especially those with limited water allocations, will continue transitioning away from feed crops. “You’re probably going to end up putting [alfalfa] in dry vans coming…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…we preview the upcoming Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida. Josh and Nick invite citrus and specialty crop growers nationwide to attend the event on August 20–21 for…
Almond Crop Forecast for a Strong Rebound
…marks a 7% increase over May’s earlier subjective estimate and a 10% rise from the 2024 crop, which totaled 2.73 billion meat pounds. The updated outlook is based on 1.39…
George Washington Helped Grow American Farming
…George Washington—more than a general and statesman—was also a pioneering farmer. He fertilized his fields using animal waste and lime, and practiced early crop rotation to maintain soil health. As…
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
…Manager at Avid Water, Certified Crop Advisor, and Irrigation Designer, neglecting to flush your irrigation system can lead to costly consequences for both equipment and crop performance. More Pumping Hours…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…Eligibility for stage one of the program is limited to producers who received a crop insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) payment related to a qualifying natural disaster….
How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture
…worn-out Southern soil. He championed the use of alternative crops like peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans, which replenished nutrients in the ground and provided economic opportunities for struggling farmers. Carver’s…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…day, more than 1,500 semi-trucks loaded with fresh vegetables leave the region, feeding a national supply chain. The Yuma agriculture sector supports more than 175 different crops year-round, driving over…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…continued innovation in crop science, biotechnology, and sustainable practices remains protected and domestically driven. 5. Prioritizing America First in USDA Programs Rollins reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to the “America First”…
Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin Revolutionized American Agriculture
…agriculture was immediate and profound. Cotton production soared, transforming it into a dominant cash crop in the South. This, in turn, fueled economic growth, expanded farmland use, and reshaped the…
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
…are a lot of provisions in there that actually help us,” he said, referencing support for crop marketing and trade imbalance adjustments. However, he noted that not every measure benefits…