…growers were already struggling with high costs and low prices before the storm. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
California Table Grape Growers Offer Scholarships for 2025
DepositPhotos image In 2025, California Table Grape Growers will celebrate forty years of helping high school seniors pursue higher education through scholarships. This year, they are offering three scholarship categories,…
California Desert Lemon Season Begins Slowly
…larger before picking them. Jose Fu from Corona College Heights (CCH) told Fresh Plaza that the extreme heat in the desert slowed fruit growth. Even though temperatures are cooling, they…
FIRA USA Aligns with UC ANR Mission
Autonomous tractor working on the field. By Scharfsinn/DepositPhotos The Fira USA 2024 event coming up in October will highlight robotic and autonomous farming solutions in action. Chief Innovation Officer for…
Another Decline in Farm Income Expected for 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expecting another decline in farm income in 2024, after a record high in 2022. Net cash farm income, which is what farmers make…
A 19 Percent Decline in California Walnut Production Expected
…storms, heavy spring rains led to some blight in walnut groves, and record summer temperatures increased the need for irrigation. The survey also indicated a slight quality decline in California…
Ag Trade Mission to Vietnam Kicks Off Today
…cotton, soybeans, dairy, poultry, and fresh fruit are in high demand. “Our collaboration has secured market access for a variety of American products, including most recently stone fruit and grapefruit,”…
California Processing Tomato Production Down from 2023
…early on, high summer temperatures have negatively impacted yields. Despite concerns over curly top virus in the San Joaquin Valley, no significant damage occurred. The harvest began in July and…
A Good Year for California Beef Industry, But Challenges Remain
…beef industry this year. He highlighted the fact that overall, the industry has experienced improvements in genetics, bountiful grazing land from two wet winters, and improvement in technology regarding video…
More Specials on Eggs
More grocery stores are running specials on higher priced eggs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Woodinville, WA USA – circa May 2022: A variety of eggs for…
Almond Update: Almond Conference 2024 Registration Open
…are used for supporting high school students looking to pursue careers in agriculture. “This is a great event that we’re able to do every year at the conference,” Hillman explained….
Larger California Peach Crop Expected Despite A Warm Winter
…low chill hours, good spring weather helped to boost the crop. However, high summer temperatures in the Central Valley might affect fruit quality. Clingstone peaches are expected to reach 230,000…
RaboResearch Reports Slow Down of Global Walnut Market
A recent report from RaboResearch highlights several challenges impacting the global walnut market. The industry is slowing down due to challenges like drought, strict water regulations, high costs, logistics issues,…
Quarantines Updated for Invasive Pests and Diseases
…following the eradication of the two invasive species. “Last year, California experienced an unusually high population of invasive fruit flies, and the response required coordination from residents, agricultural industry members…