…crop. “Originally, we thought it could be a 7 million carton crop,” Jameson said. “It actually turned out to be roughly around 4.8 million.” By comparison: 2024: 9.5 million cartons…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-02-25
…of crops and hundreds of jobs in Imperial County. Leimgruber outlines how losing such crop diversity could weaken the region’s ag economy and make farmers more vulnerable to price volatility….
Three Sisters: America’s Oldest Crop Collaboration
How Corn, Beans, and Squash Worked Together to Feed a Nation The Three Sisters: America’s Oldest Crop Collaboration In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights one of the…
George Washington Carver Transformed Southern Agriculture
…sweet potatoes. His innovations not only boosted demand but also encouraged crop diversification across the South. Even more importantly, Carver promoted crop rotation and natural fertilization, helping restore soil health…
Corn Plantings Rise, Soybeans and Cotton Fall in 2025
WASHINGTON, June 30, 2025 – The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its annual Acreage Report today, showing key shifts in U.S. crop planting for 2025. Corn continues to…
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
…revised regulations apply to their operations and how to ensure readiness for FSMA-PSR inspections. CDFA continues to support California’s specialty crop growers with compliance tools and up-to-date training to promote…
Joel Allen Talks Farm Labor, Immigration, and Pistachio Production Costs
Joel Allen of Joel Allen Ranch is managing more than just crops on his 3,000-acre operation. From corn silage to pistachios and cantaloupes, Allen’s farming efforts also involve navigating the…
Morada Produce Reports Cherry Shortage
…marketing needs. California Cherry Crop Shrinks, Prices Surge: Insights from Morada Produce’s Mike Jameson “The crop was just under 4.8 million cartons—nearly half of what we saw the previous two…
California Eggplant Harvest Begins with Strong Quality Reports
…mostly ideal weather conditions, despite a few temperature spikes reaching between 90 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit in early May. These conditions have supported steady crop development. Unlike more volatile crops,…
How Native Crops and European Grains Shaped U.S. Agriculture
The Crop Exchange That Built American Farming In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold revisits a pivotal moment in agricultural development—when cultures collided and crops crossed…
Grape Industry Faces Wine Sales Challenges
…is likely to continue to wane unless California wines can take market share,” noted industry speakers. Despite these headwinds, the 2025 crop outlook appears positive, and growers remain optimistic. Allied…
California Table Grape Harvest Kicks Off with Strong Yields
…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…