…Partnerships and Pivoting Crops Allen’s team markets cantaloupes through Westside Produce and Classic Fruits—relationships that have lasted over three decades. Wheat and grain are sold through Lockwood Seed and Grain,…
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…
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
…yet powerful machine drastically increased production efficiency. In just a decade, the value of America’s cotton crop skyrocketed from $150,000 to over $8 million—cementing cotton as a cornerstone of the…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-24-25
…journey is filled with trial, error, and ultimately triumph, as he built trusted relationships with growers, earned their respect, and helped shape the future of rice production in the state….
Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming
…to maintain its ability to feed itself with domestic production. “I’m hopeful that more folks are going to realize what we do here and that there’s going to be more…
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…
Netting Mandarins: A Citrus Shift at Kings River
…California citrus orchards—particularly for seedless mandarin production. Netting Mandarins: A Citrus Shift at Kings River “There’s really been a push for seedless mandarins in the industry,” Silva said. “Over the…
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…
California Farming at a Crossroads
…is the nutrition of fruits and vegetables.” The message is clear: agricultural policy must realign with food production realities before the damage becomes irreversible. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
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…