…new wine drinkers. Marketing Wine to a New Generation For Marlena, wine isn’t just sold in stores—it’s introduced through experiences. She regularly hosts tastings at farmers markets, boutiques, and private…
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
…insights into agronomic durability and flavor preferences. Sonja emphasized, “Whether it’s red or yellow flesh watermelon, or varieties suited to international markets like Australia, Mexico, and Europe, we’re continually adapting…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
…the program was an in-depth interview with Nick Folio of Folio Commodities, who provided updates on hay markets, dairy economics, and trucking industry challenges. Folio explained that alfalfa markets remain…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…markets have created uncertainty across the agricultural sector. “Water is jobs,” Stan emphasized, noting that Madera County is at the center of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) impacts. With…
California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy
…labor markets, Genasci remains committed to ensuring farmers have a strong voice: “God gave us the best land in the world to farm. If we’re going to keep feeding America…
Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
Florida citrus and specialty crops remain a central focus of growers, industry leaders, and policymakers, with challenges such as citrus greening, hurricanes, labor shortages, and fluctuating markets shaping the future….
Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights
…performance and sustainability in their herds. Global and Domestic Market Updates Listeners will also hear about developments in both domestic and international markets. Trade relationships, shifting consumer preferences, and global…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…for export. With 100% of California cotton and 70% of tree nuts exported, freight is essential. Electric truck mandates pose new challenges. Current technology cannot meet the demands of hauling…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…best in the world,” Kreps said, underscoring both the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. As global demand grows and markets open, the Golden State remains at the forefront of…
Custom Produce’s Growth Story: Ted Torosian
…a mix of products in a single load. This model is especially valuable for restaurants, small markets, and wholesale buyers who don’t need full truckloads of a single commodity. “We…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…Imports Impacting California Crops Nicol began by addressing the growing competition from imported wine grapes, noting how international supply pressures are reshaping markets for California producers. While the Golden State…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…a wide range of products and markets. How Milk Pricing Works When it comes to milk pricing, Case acknowledges it’s a unique system—federally regulated and calculated in reverse compared to…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…levels. The season’s outlook will depend heavily on actual harvest yields and global demand trends. Tariffs, Trade Deals, and Export Markets With 70–90% of Minturn’s almonds sold internationally, trade policy…
California Almonds at the Crossroads: Tariffs, Trade, and Hope for a Better Harvest
…international trade dynamics and tariffs have created significant uncertainty. While exports remain vital—70 to 90% of Minturn’s business is overseas—demand from countries like China has sharply declined since 2017. However,…