…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…
California Avocado Month Launches with Strong Supply and Soaring Demand
…oriental fruit fly quarantine, consistent strawberry availability, and booming avocado industry collectively demonstrate the state’s leadership in high-quality fruit production. California Avocado Month Launches with Strong Supply and Soaring Demand…
From Cross-Check Rows to Modern Planting: Corn Planting
…modern methods of mechanized agriculture that continue to evolve today. These incremental innovations laid the foundation for the efficient, high-yield crop production systems we depend on now. — Mark Oppold,…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…modeling Nutrient use optimization with insights on low-concentration, high-frequency fertilization Pest and disease management, including updates on the Carpophilus beetle and red leaf blush Orchard configuration and rootstock selection Organic…
Rooted in Legacy: Daniel Jackson Reflects on Family Tree Farms’ Origins
…Jackson family in the San Joaquin Valley,” Jackson said, noting that multiple generations have since graduated from Kingsburg High School. This multigenerational story stands as a testament to perseverance, hard…
California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action
…have a plan,” he urged. He proposes a coordinated “big gulp” strategy, where excess rainfall is diverted and banked in aquifers during high-precipitation events. California’s existing water movement systems —…
California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality
…reputation of California table grapes. “We know the data, we see the demand,” he said, highlighting the high level of consumer confidence in grapes grown in the Golden State. He…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
…is especially valuable to individuals following vegetarian or plant-based diets. This nutritional benefit is helping fuel demand from health-conscious consumers seeking high-quality, plant-derived protein options, giving pistachios a competitive edge…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
…this hits your bottom line and what’s needed to get our supply chains moving smoothly again. Next up, we dig into the rise of produce theft, highlighted by a recent…
American Agriculture History Minute: Why a Farmland Auction Draws a Crowd
…in 2025, temperatures outside in central Iowa nearly zero, a group so large it was standing room only. Why? They were watching an Iowa farm change hands for the first…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…or men,” urging the family to evolve into a vertically integrated operation. Stone Fruit: High Risk, High Reward Family Tree Farms took a bold step into the stone fruit market…
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…
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview
…people will start to see California as a place of opportunity again.” He pointed to high taxes, burdensome regulations, and bureaucratic red tape as key barriers to growth. “You’re blocked…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…“We’ve always believed in vertical integration. If we can grow it, let’s process it and create high-value products — almond paste, oil, defatted flour. That’s been our edge.” But over…