…JD Food, and a long-time figure in Central California’s meat industry, highlighted the serious challenges currently facing beef production in California and across the U.S. California’s Meat Industry Faces Historic…
Spring Rainfall Bring Thrip Challenges to California Citrus Growers
…the timing of the rain coincided with a sensitive period in citrus production—the fruit set. “The trees are setting next year’s crops,” Silva explained. “We’ve already gone through the bloom…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…to crucial updates in farm safety net programs and estate tax relief for family farms. Featuring insights from the National Milk Producers Federation, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and pork…
California Citrus Shines: Jesse Silva Highlights Quality, Demand, and Imports
…grow really clean fruit. We grow really good tasting fruit,” Silva noted. Currently, Kings River Packing is harvesting its domestic Valencia crops—known as a key variety for juice production. While…
California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes Back
…Rollins emphasized that preserving farmland is not just about food production, but also about national security, the sustainability of family farms, and protecting the American rural identity. California Legislation Sparks…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…agriculture — one that undermines food production in favor of energy policy. It’s a passionate segment that speaks directly to the heart of the ag community. Plus, veteran PCA Todd…
“Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks National Debate with Key Farm Provisions
…modernize how production history is calculated, ensuring more accurate and equitable insurance coverage for dairy producers navigating volatile markets. “Accurate production updates are vital to fair insurance,” Galen emphasized. As…
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…
Strawberry Supply Holds Steady Amid Seasonal Fruit Competition
…has shown resilience. With solid production levels sustaining the pipeline, the market remains firm. Industry experts report that retailers are continuing strong promotional efforts to keep strawberries top-of-mind for consumers….
NMPF Delves into the “Big Beautiful Bill” Potential Benefits for Agricultural Industries
…losses. A significant update proposed in this legislation involves revising production history criteria to ensure more accurate insurance coverage. Galen affirms that this measure is supported by the National Milk…
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
…dedicated space to explore the full spectrum of almond production science. Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit Sebastian Saa, Associate Director of Agricultural Research for the Almond Board, says…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-12-25
…potential deal could be the turning point for farmers and ranchers across the nation. California’s dairy world is also making headlines! This month, the California Milk Advisory Board is partnering…
Blue Diamond Growers to Close Iconic Sacramento Plant
…and Salida. The decision, according to Blue Diamond, brings production closer to many of its grower-members. Executives cited the inefficiencies of maintaining the aging C Street facility, which has long…