…flavor. Thanks to favorable weather conditions, this season’s crop is shaping up to be one of the strongest in recent years. Heavy Crop Load Signals Excellent Quality Growers are reporting…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board
…strict safety and performance standards. The board’s work directly supports crop health, environmental protection, and consumer confidence in agricultural products. For full application details and submission instructions, visit CDFA’s official…
Northwest Cherry Season Begins with Strong 2025 Crop Forecast
…the country. Growers in the region are projecting a robust crop of at least 22 million 20-pound boxes—a 13% increase over last year’s volume. This uptick in production is attributed…
Grape growers, take note! What pest can turn your vineyard into a nightmare overnight?
In this episode of The Growing Edge, we sit down with legendary crop advisor Todd Burkdoll to talk about vine mealybugs and how Senstar® Insecticide is changing the game with…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25
…from cotton due to market challenges. He emphasizes the growing importance of smart crop rotation, dependable labor contractors, and adjusting to the rising costs of freight and inputs. But it’s…
Cotton, and Cotton Gin, Helped Shape American Ag Economy
From Columbus to the Cotton Gin: The Crop That Changed a Nation In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold shares a pivotal chapter in American farming—how…
Blueberries Booming: Daniel Jackson on California’s Berry Surge
…demand is surging. “Blueberries are going strong for us right now,” said Jackson. “It’s been a game changer.” He also highlighted the health benefits and consistency of the crop compared…
Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo 2025 Welcomes California Growers
Industry Leaders Gather in Tampa for August Ag Event California citrus and specialty crop producers are invited to attend the 2025 Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo, a premier industry event…
CDFA Expands Quarantine to Contain Pest Outbreak in Orange County
…contain a growing agricultural pest outbreak in Orange County by expanding existing quarantine boundaries. This move is part of a broader strategy to protect California crops and prevent the further…
Windmills and Their Lasting Legacy in American Agriculture
…and water-scarce areas. By 1930, the U.S. was home to more than 600,000 wind pumps, a testament to their critical function in supporting crop and livestock production across the plains….
Almond Update: The Power of Participation — A Grower’s Perspective on Almond Board Committees
…skincare, these studies help elevate the crop’s profile worldwide. Mike also praised the Almond Board’s Trade Policy and Regulatory Affairs Committee for its behind-the-scenes work in resolving export challenges —…
Spring Rainfall Bring Thrip Challenges to California Citrus Growers
…to protect their crops and maintain the quality consumers expect. Listen to the full interview with Jesse Silva, covering more insights on pest management, market quality, and the broader challenges…
California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes Back
…Back “Watching the solar panels take over all of that farmland in that 72-mile drive is heartbreaking,” said Rollins, referencing her childhood summers on a row crop farm in Minnesota….
Domestic Lemons in High Demand as Imports Decline
…higher demand and higher price for the domestic crop,” said Silva. Import Shift and Tariff Impacts Early in the season, the lemon market was saturated with imported fruit, which limited…