Diminishing snowpack will cause reductions in summer stream flows in the Pacific Northwest. U.S. Forest Service photo. The accelerated melting of Western Mountain snowpack, driven by unusually warm temperatures in…
Citrus and Cherry Markets Heat Up in Early June
In this week’s market update from AgNet West, Nick Papagni highlights a strong start to June for California citrus and cherries. Citrus and Cherry Markets Heat Up in Early June…
California Agriculture Faces Freight and Cost Pressures, Warns WGA President
In an exclusive update from AgNet West, Western Growers Association (WGA) President and CEO Dave Puglia shed light on a mounting concern for California agriculture: the high cost of freight…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…in California, with temperatures potentially reaching 103 degrees. The trio also explore President Trump’s authority to impose global tariffs, noting a recent ruling by a three-judge panel of the US…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
…avocados and tomatoes. In this segment, Nick, Lorrie and Josh talk about the California almond industry’s high quality and global demand, the challenges of freight and insurance costs, and the…
United States Experiencing Significant Vegetable Import Increase
Flixtey, via Wikimedia Commons In 2024, the United States experienced a significant increase in vegetable imports, marking a 10% rise in total value to $8.03 billion—its highest recorded level. This…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-28-25
…industry affecting agriculture, particularly in California. Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities highlighted that despite high fuel costs and equipment expenses, freight rates are not increasing, leading to significant losses for…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-26-25
…conversation also covers the upcoming 21% tariff on Mexican tomatoes, expected to benefit California and Florida growers by leveling the playing field against cheaper Mexican imports. The discussion highlights the…
Hay and Alfalfa Market Update
…Oregon Idaho is going to be some really nice high test hopefully clean, dry, no moisture, if weather cooperates no rain. Having some really nice hay and getting traded is…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…always a great thing for the market. When you have a lot of rain on or higher weed percentage or higher grass percentage, when you’ve got a filler commodity and a…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
In his new book Land Rich, Cash Poor, author and fourth-generation farmer Brian Reisinger sheds light on the harsh realities facing American family farms today. Despite owning land of high…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-23-25
…their efforts to support rural mental health. In this segment, Nick and Lorrie discuss the high suicide rate among farmers, comparing it to veterans, and emphasized the importance of mental…
Soil in Organic is a Big Thing
…Very few companies have all these certifications and then we do things in a consistent matter that we deliver high quality fruit because you have to remember, we do business…
Production and Transition of Fresh Produce Looks Promising
…through Father’s Day. After California’s peak, the seasonal production will shift northward to Oregon, continuing the availability of fresh blueberries across the country. Meanwhile, California is also experiencing a high…