…for walnut growers. Jameson, who also handles cherry sales for Morada, confirmed that harvest is wrapping up statewide, with volume way up from last year and some of the best…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
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Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…and challenging years in decades.” He noted that while the weather was remarkably mild for most of the year, the harvest season tested farmers’ patience and endurance. “We had about…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…Silva reports a strong start across multiple citrus varieties. Harvest began early with grapefruit and lemons from the desert growing region (D3), followed by Kern County’s first navels. In the…
Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
…But as the harvest came in shorter than expected, markets began to firm up again. “We’re moving closer to a fair market price,” he explained. “The last three years have…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…released, Toor was among those who believed it was too high. As harvest progressed, his outlook proved correct. Current indicators place the crop slightly under 2.7 billion pounds, down from…
First American Silo: How Fred Hatch Revolutionized Grain Storage in 1873
…grain storage was a persistent challenge for farmers who struggled to keep their harvest safe from spoilage, rot, and rodent damage. Hatch’s creative solution to this problem would set a…
How the Cargill Brothers Built an Agricultural Empire in Iowa
…problem — too much success. With harvests exceeding their personal needs and limited local markets, many were forced to sell crops quickly or risk spoilage due to inadequate storage. This…
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
…are equipped to solve the real-world challenges facing agriculture today. Inspiring the Next Generation of Ag Innovators Koepke and her team are looking well beyond the next harvest—they’re planning for…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
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Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
…in 2019. Initially, the company focused on specialty fixed-infrastructure crops such as cherries and apples, achieving a strong product-market fit. The challenge, however, was the limited seasonal opportunities—just one harvest…
Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour
…and Gabe Sibley, CEO of Verdant Robotics. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill blended the warmth of fall harvest with the excitement of ag innovation, reminding listeners why California remains…
Grand Island: From Settlers’ Trail to Husker Harvest Days
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…what they’re seeing this season. Pistachio Harvest Progress By early fall, harvest was well underway. Most Golden Hills pistachios had already been picked, while Kerman varieties were in full swing….