…far-reaching implications for crop management, weed control practices, and the future of chemical regulation. Lorrie Boyer reporting for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality
…2025 crop not only reflects strong agricultural stewardship but also reinforces California’s reputation as a leader in global fruit production. Looking Ahead While challenges remain, including environmental and regulatory pressures…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
…in the plant-based food movement. A Promising Harvest Ahead As Kreps concluded, expectations are high for a substantial 2025 pistachio crop. Growers are optimistic that the combination of strong market…
California’s Salinas Valley Produce Operations Coming Up
Markon Cooperative is hosting a series of customer tours in California’s Salinas Valley, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their produce operations. These guided tours will showcase their production methods and…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…2000, the Jacksons transitioned from purely growing crops to also packing and selling them, launching Family Tree Farms. Daniel recalls his father’s pivotal words: “We’re either going to be boys…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
“If you can’t feed the world, we’ve got issues.” That’s how Rich Kreps, pistachio farmer, crop advisor, and Chairman of the American Pistachio Growers, opened a wide-ranging, no-punches-pulled conversation with…
California Table Grape Season Kicks Off Strong: Ian LeMay Shares Optimism for 2025-26
…Joaquin Valley will follow shortly after, starting in late June or early July, delivering the bulk of the crop volume that consumers will see well into January. “We’ve got a…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…agriculture — one that undermines food production in favor of energy policy. It’s a passionate segment that speaks directly to the heart of the ag community. Plus, veteran PCA Todd…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-06-25
…wheat, barley, maize, and rice crops, and it underscores the need for ongoing vigilance in agricultural biosecurity. Turning to local challenges, we revisit the persistent issue of raw sewage flowing…
Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns
An issue continues to plague California farmers: agricultural theft. Authorities recently arrested three individuals accused of stealing and selling thousands of dollars’ worth of cherries, damaging crops in the process….
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…all connected.” Permanent Crops Show Some Promise Despite the grim logistics picture, Folio highlighted a silver lining: the rebound in almond and pistachio markets. After losing market share due to…
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Power Panel to Address the Big Ag Issues
There is a lot happening in the world of specialty crops that impact growers’ business operations. The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo will host a panel discussion with the leaders…
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview
…Focus Hilton is especially passionate about issues impacting California’s agricultural sector and energy production in Kern County and the broader Central Valley. “A lot of the fixes are regulatory,” he…
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
…has shifted heavily onto farmers, leading to higher production costs and greater uncertainty. “We have ended up really placing hardship and increasing costs on the farming community that produces the…