Eggplant production is now underway in California’s Central Valley, with growers noting encouraging early results. The first harvests are producing a strong showing of number-one quality eggplant, particularly in the…
CARB to Develop Biomass Incentives in 2029 Climate Strategy
…necessary space to fully evaluate the life cycle emissions of biomass products—from harvest and processing to energy production and end-use. Understanding the net carbon footprint of biomass is vital to…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-27-25
…citizen concerned with the future of food production in California. Catch the full interview and analysis at AgNetWest.com, or subscribe to the AgNet West podcast on your favorite platform. The…
Almond Board Advances China Trade Talks
…visit to the consulate last fall,” said Taylor Hillman, ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications. “We discussed almond production, marketing efforts, and the impact of Decree 248.” The meeting also…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…and his operation has recently partnered with Producers Dairy for corn silage production. “Cotton just wasn’t penciling out… corn silage is a good fit for our operation,” Allen noted. Labor,…
California Table Grape Harvest Kicks Off with Strong Yields
…a notably heavy crop load, a sign of both healthy vines and high production potential. While some trimming is necessary to manage quality and protect vine health, overall yields are…
Northwest Cherry Season Begins with Strong 2025 Crop Forecast
…the country. Growers in the region are projecting a robust crop of at least 22 million 20-pound boxes—a 13% increase over last year’s volume. This uptick in production is attributed…
Cotton, and Cotton Gin, Helped Shape American Ag Economy
…yet powerful machine drastically increased production efficiency. In just a decade, the value of America’s cotton crop skyrocketed from $150,000 to over $8 million—cementing cotton as a cornerstone of the…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-24-25
…journey is filled with trial, error, and ultimately triumph, as he built trusted relationships with growers, earned their respect, and helped shape the future of rice production in the state….
Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming
…to maintain its ability to feed itself with domestic production. “I’m hopeful that more folks are going to realize what we do here and that there’s going to be more…
Netting Mandarins: A Citrus Shift at Kings River
…California citrus orchards—particularly for seedless mandarin production. Netting Mandarins: A Citrus Shift at Kings River “There’s really been a push for seedless mandarins in the industry,” Silva said. “Over the…
California Farming at a Crossroads
…is the nutrition of fruits and vegetables.” The message is clear: agricultural policy must realign with food production realities before the damage becomes irreversible. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Call to Prioritize California Farming Amid Environmental Controversy
…milk jugs filled with bass, catfish, and perch from places like Florida and Texas — introducing non-native fish species into California’s waterways. “We like to think trout are native to…
USDA Proposal Sparks Concern Among Organic Mushroom Growers
…label, a hallmark of transparency and product integrity in the organic food industry. The existing regulations are seen as critical safeguards that ensure consistency in production standards, proper labeling, and…