…Spain led to a partnership with Australian breeder Ridley Bell of Mountain Blue Orchards. The collaboration brought world-class genetics to Family Tree Farms, with blueberries now harvested year-round in California,…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…on the Rise Despite the regulatory chaos, Kreps is upbeat about this year’s pistachio crop. Harvest kicks off in Kern County in late August Expected to match or exceed the…
California Table Grape Season Kicks Off Strong: Ian LeMay Shares Optimism for 2025-26
The California table grape season is off to a strong start, with early harvest beginning in Coachella Valley and optimism high for quality and export strength. President Ian LeMay discusses…
2025-2026 California Table Grape Season: A Fresh Start to a Global Campaign
The 2025-2026 California table grape season has officially begun, marking the start of a months-long journey of harvesting, packaging, and distribution that will ensure a steady supply of premium-quality grapes…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…syrup, no flavoring. It’s a high-integrity standard.” The Council also passed enabling legislation to form a self-funded commission — growers contribute per harvest to fund promotion, research, and market development….
Southern California Drought Elevates Wildfire Risks
…with uncertain prospects for recovery. As the next harvest approaches, producers remain anxious to assess the trees’ resilience and the potential yield after months of recovery efforts. Southern California Drought…
Organic vs. the Weather
…September; we could see above normal heat.” Figs like the valley heat. “We should start seeing Blueberry harvest in Oregon around the middle of June.” Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
Production and Transition of Fresh Produce Looks Promising
The transition of blueberries from South America to Mexico and then to the United States has been seamless this season. California’s blueberry harvest began two weeks ago, and thanks to…
Avocados and Saving Water
…is the single biggest cost for avocado growers. More than the harvest or fertilizer. There’s close to 3000 Avocado growers in California and 2025 looks to be a big year…
Crop Production Report Offers Key Insights for 2024–2025 Season
An almond shaker shaking a tree during harvest. The first image shows the shaker grabbing onto the tree, and the second shows the shaker knocking the almonds off the tree….
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-14-25
…the almond harvest projection of 2.8 billion pounds, up from last year’s 2.73 billion, due to favorable weather conditions. The final segment tackles wolf-related challenges in Tehama County, California, where…
Almond Production Update for 2025
…is estimating the crop’s harvest for 2025 will come in at 2.8 billion pounds, 3% above last year’s 2.73 billion pounds. Forecasted yield is 2,010 pounds per acre, up 30…
California Walnut Growers Looking Forward to Promising 2025 Crop
…where California’s Central Valley continues to produce high-quality lemons. The current market supply is strong, bolstered by consistent growing conditions that have ensured a plentiful harvest. Lemon growers are benefiting…
Fig Crop Shaping Up to be Promising
California’s spring fig crop is shaping up to be promising, with both Black Mission and Brown Turkey figs expected to have a steady harvest this season. Growers anticipate the Black…