…threat of deportation for long-time community members who have worked in California’s fields for decades. As harvest season hits full swing with tree fruit, grapes, garlic, and almonds, farmers are…
Joel Allen Targets Late-Season Market with High-Quality Cantaloupes
…Arizona crops. Joel Allen Targets Late-Season Market with High-Quality Cantaloupes “We just started planting our first field today,” Allen said. “We won’t come off until late September or early October—that’s…
California Farm Leaders Urge Rethink of Immigration Enforcement
Farm Advocates Warn of Disruption to Ag Productivity Immigrant migrant seasonal farm field workers work a field and pick and package strawberries in Lake Forest, California. DepositPhotos image California agricultural…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-24-25
…is one of persistence, faith, and a lifelong devotion to helping farmers succeed. From his early days scouting rice fields in Northern California to mentoring the next generation of PCAs,…
CDFA Expands Quarantine to Contain Pest Outbreak in Orange County
…local growers. Quarantine enforcement includes: Prohibiting the transport of host materials without inspection Increased monitoring and field inspections Outreach to nurseries, landscapers, and growers Public Awareness and Compliance Encouraged To…
USDA Proposal Sparks Concern Among Organic Mushroom Growers
…Industry Leaders Call for Protection of Organic Standards Industry voices have emphasized that the USDA’s current rules are essential for: Maintaining a level playing field for organic producers Ensuring product…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-19-25
…awareness, and advocacy. The movement started with a simple, powerful idea—get people to realize just how many jobs rely on agriculture. What began with a video in an alfalfa field…
Spring Rainfall Bring Thrip Challenges to California Citrus Growers
…in vegetation spurred by the abundant rainfall. “We see higher thrip pressures in the field,” he added. Crop Quality and Market Implications Silva noted that their team at Kings River…
“My Job Depends On Ag” Celebrates 10 Years of Grassroots Impact
…California’s water management policies and a desire to educate the public about how many livelihoods are tied to agriculture. The original idea took root in an alfalfa field, where a…
Jesse Silva Discusses California Citrus, Global Trade, Future of Farming
…fruit. Pest Pressures and Thrip Management One major field challenge this year has been thrip, a pest that damages the tops of citrus fruit. The moist conditions from increased rainfall…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…user-friendly tools for growers, bringing high-tech forecasting to the field level. Free Registration, Valuable Credits The summit is free to attend and offers seven Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) hours and…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grants
Farm tractor spraying pesticides & insecticides herbicides over green vineyard field. Napa Valley, Napa County, California, USA DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that…
Maximizing Shelf Life: Family Tree Farms Adapts to the Demands of Fresh Tree Fruit
…small niche. According to Jackson, they pack over 170 million pounds of tree fruit and blueberries annually. That volume requires extraordinary coordination across genetics, field operations, packing, and sales. Conclusion…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
Happy Monday, growers, ranchers, and ag industry partners! If you’re searching for insights that will help you navigate challenges in the field and beyond, tune in to today’s AgNet News…