…addressed California’s upcoming participation in the China International Import Expo, as well as optimism around renewed high-level discussions between U.S. and Chinese leadership. Learn more about ABC’s global efforts in…
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 Table Grape Harvest Kicks Off with Strong Yields
Central Valley Growers Prepare for High-Quality 2025 Grape Season The 2025 California table grape harvest is set to begin in the Central Valley between July 1 and July 10, with…
Northwest Cherry Season Begins with Strong 2025 Crop Forecast
…fruit and retailers aiming to stock consistent, high-quality produce throughout the season. Steady Supply Meets Strong Market Demand With the harvest in full swing and an abundant crop forecast, the…
Darren Hill: Why JD Food Buys Beef Nationwide
…extremely high. It’s a very popular item.” JD Food purchases beef from major packers across the Midwest and Western United States. Though California has some prominent packers, Hill noted, they…
California Farming at a Crossroads
…Jackson, leads to policy decisions that harm agriculture rather than support it. Rail Projects, Water Policy, and Vanishing Accountability Jackson highlighted the irony of California’s high-speed rail project beginning in…
California’s Beef Industry Faces Historic Supply Shortage
…1951. This unprecedented drop is creating a ripple effect across the supply chain, especially as consumer demand remains unwavering. Demand Remains Strong Despite High Prices “Consumers have not reached a…
King’s River Packing Tackles Citrus Challenges
…demand long-term investment, and the stakes are high if a variety underperforms. Despite these hurdles, innovation remains a key focus for King’s River Packing. “We’re always searching for the next…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-20-25
…Edinburg, Texas. This high-capacity facility, located at Moore Air Base, is designed to produce up to 300 million sterile flies per week—dramatically ramping up efforts to halt the pest’s spread…
“My Job Depends on Ag”; A Message that Stuck, and Gave Back
…decals were sold, not to profit, but to give back. Every cent of the proceeds went to students pursuing agriculture in high school and college. “We never got into this…
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…
California Citrus Shines: Jesse Silva Highlights Quality, Demand, and Imports
…abroad. California Citrus Shines: Jesse Silva Highlights Quality, Demand, and Imports “A lot of people really love the stories of how hard the farmers work here,” Silva said. “Any way…
Domestic Lemons in High Demand as Imports Decline
…higher demand and higher price for the domestic crop,” said Silva. Import Shift and Tariff Impacts Early in the season, the lemon market was saturated with imported fruit, which limited…
Jesse Silva Discusses California Citrus, Global Trade, Future of Farming
…to consumers is minimal—roughly 2%—since tariffs are levied on grower settlements rather than full costs. California Citrus Quality Still in High Demand “Consumers really love the story of how hard…