California walnut growers are looking forward to a promising 2025 crop, thanks to favorable early season conditions. After three years of above-average precipitation, surface water levels are sufficient, and soil…
Fig Crop Shaping Up to be Promising
California’s spring fig crop is shaping up to be promising, with both Black Mission and Brown Turkey figs expected to have a steady harvest this season. Growers anticipate the Black…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-12-25
…the end of the month and crop producers by July. Secretary Brooke Rollins is working on a plan to support small, family-owned farms. The second segment, Nick and Lorrie talk…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-09-25
…losses. The segment concluded with a mention of sewage dumping from Tijuana into San Diego. Nick and Lorrie then cover the impact of Mother’s Day on rural communities and the…
Coastal California Produce Faces Weather Challenges
…weather, fog, and drizzle, while brief high pressure periods offer only short-lived warmth. This shifting pattern is slowing crop growth and increasing mold, mildew, and disease pressure in fields. Artichoke…
The Growing Edge: Double-Edged Sword of Central Coast Weather
…USDA-ARS / Wikimedia Commons From spinach to wine grapes, learn why early prevention—including stretch sprays with ProGibb® and strategic fungicide use can make all the difference in maintaining crop health…
California Gas Powered Car Ban Voted Down
…democratic California lawmakers slammed the decision, calling the vote illegal and stating that the CRA does not cover waivers. California Gas Powered Car Ban Voted Down Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Tariffs and the Latest on the California Citrus Market
…demand exceeds supply for the rest of the season. Lemons and Mandarins, we are still pushing, lots of crop left over the next 2 months but markets are stronger. Lemons are…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-05-25
…Biden administration. Additionally, Brooke Rollins announced a second round of $1.3 billion in payments for specialty crop producers through the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops Program. The segment also touched…
California Walnut Growers Experiencing Promising Early Season
California walnut growers are experiencing promising early season conditions that suggest a positive outlook for the 2025 crop according to the California Walnut Board and the California Walnut Commission. These…
California Orange Crop Update
Ripe oranges in plastic crate on market counter. Citrus fruit By serezniy/DepositPhotos image As for California Navel oranges, the supply, supply is extremely low. Growers expect the limited supplies to…
Avocados Becoming Popular with Consumers
…of avocados in marketing year, 2024, 2025 this is up 3% from last season” This number, 44% above the three-year average, if realized this California avocado crop would be the…
Producer Commodity Prices Update for March
USDA’s latest Agricultural Prices report reflects changes in prices received from the previous month for commodities in general, and in both crop and livestock sectors. Rod Bain has the details….
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…agriculture and the economy. Additionally, specialty crop growers are receiving support through the USDA’s Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program, addressing challenges like rising costs, labor shortages, and trade disruptions….