DepositPhotos image The California avocado harvest for 2025 is projected to reach 375 million pounds, marking the largest crop since 2020. This optimism is driven by growers’ investments in tree…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-31-25
…in trade aid distribution during previous administrations, especially concerning California’s specialty crops, and briefly delves into the contentious Proposition 12 in California regarding humane hog production standards. The discussions highlight…
Census of Horticulture Being Conducted by USDA
…crucial for gathering detailed production and sales data for the US floriculture, nursery, and specialty crop industries. The census will provide information on crop production, values, growing area, and expenses,…
Tomato Processors Anticipate a Decrease in Contracted Tons for 2025
…totaling 10.2 million tons, based on a survey by the USDA’s Pacific Regional Office. This is down from the 11.3 million tons forecast in August 2024. The production is expected…
American Agriculture History Minute: Lewis and Clark Report on Agriculture West of Mississippi River
…the two that he wanted information about agriculture production potential west of the Mississippi as settlers moved that direction. Lewis and Clark found land that was dry, barren when they…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…sovereignty and individual freedoms. Dr. David Magana, a Senior Analyst at Rabobank, discussed the US potato market, noting that the 2022 crop was historically low due to drought and high…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-23-25
…for balanced supply and demand to ensure profitability and quality in almond farming. Michelle shares insights into the interconnected aspects of almond production and the consequences of prioritizing quantity over…
Almond Update: Orchard Challenges Highlight Need for Balance in Supply and Demand
…in the farming and processing industry, emphasized the importance of cold winter temperatures, known as chill hours, for tree dormancy and crop production. “Last year, we saw the lack of…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-22-25
…production The discontinuation of certain environmental justice grants and its effect on DEI policies Year-round sales of E15 ethanol and the future of electric vehicles Join Sabrina and Lorrie as…
Trump Names USDA Undersecretary Nominees
…Agriculture undersecretary for farm production and conservation; Dudley Hoskins as undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs; Luke Lindberg as undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs; and Michael Boren as…
American Agriculture History Minute: What State is the Grass Seed Capital of the World?
…question. What state is referred to as the grass seed capital of the world? That would be Oregon. Oregon leads the nation in hazelnut and grass seed production. Its agriculture…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-21-25
…60,000 jobs, with Chicago’s tourism playing a significant role. Ellis emphasized the need for policy changes to support growth, including raising production and self-distribution caps and modernizing liquor laws. The…