…is more important than ever. But that’s just the beginning! We also feature a powerful interview with Dave Puglia, President of the Western Growers Association. Dave explains how specialty crops…
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
…greens—signaling evolving dietary preferences. Stay tuned with AgNet West for more insights on crop trends, market shifts, and farm economics shaping the specialty produce industry Lori Boyer reporting for AgNet…
Key Dates for Growers and Agricultural Professionals
…the ag industry. 🌰 Almond Board of California Production Research Summit 📅 Date: June 18, 2025 🕗 Time: 8:00 a.m. 📍 Location: Modesto Centre Plaza, Modesto, California 💵 Cost: Free…
California Agriculture Faces Freight and Cost Pressures, Warns WGA President
…of a growing suite of economic burdens facing producers in the Golden State. Despite California’s unmatched scale in fresh produce production—dominating the U.S. market with its Mediterranean climate and crop…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…industry and the impact on crops like corn that rely on glyphosate The AgNet News Hour hosts, in the final segment of today’s show, discuss the impact of tariffs on…
Significant Agricultural Shift by Increasingly Growing Agave
Agave Amante Darmanin, via Wikimedia Commons California farmers are embracing a significant agricultural shift by increasingly growing agave, a resilient and drought-tolerant crop. Agave, best known for its role as…
Latest Projections for California 2024-2025 Valencia Orange Crop Released
…orange crop, estimating a total yield of 15 million cartons. This marks a decline from the 18.6 million cartons produced in the previous season, highlighting ongoing challenges in citrus production….
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
…farming in California due to its drought tolerance and marketing efforts, and the growing interest in Agave crops for tequila and mezcal production. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
United States Experiencing Significant Vegetable Import Increase
…underscores the demand for processed, ready-to-cook options. Conversely, the decline in frozen broccoli and cauliflower imports may indicate changing consumer preferences or shifts in domestic production. Tomato-based products continue to…
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
…remains robust, contributing to a positive outlook for permanent crops overall, with some exceptions. While permanent crops like almonds and pistachios show promise, other segments of the agriculture industry, such…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
…allocation becomes increasingly strained, farmers face growing uncertainty about their ability to irrigate crops and maintain productivity. Beyond infrastructure, regulatory hurdles present additional obstacles. Puglia argues that certain environmental regulations,…
California Ag Markets Experiencing Mixed Recovery After Tariff Disruption
…highlights a major economic challenge in that sector, where producers continue to navigate an imbalance between cost of production and market pricing. The broader outlook for California’s specialty crops remains…
Land Rich, Cash Poor: A Deep Dive Into California’s Farming Crisis
…land struggles to keep pace. The reasons? Rising costs of seed, feed, fertilizer, energy, and water. Stagnant or volatile crop prices. Taxes and tightening regulations. A lack of new markets…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-26-25
…billion, and premium subsidies for crop insurance. The bill aims to support small businesses and farmers, with potential changes in the Senate. Nick and Lorrie then talk about the impact…