…confidence. Careful field management and quality control have helped maintain a strong crop, even as weather patterns created larger, more delicate fruit. Why Citrus Still Dominates the Produce Aisle Citrus…
California Citrus Outlook Strong Despite Weather Challenges and Rising Costs
The AgNet News Hour featured a detailed conversation with Kings River Packing Vice President of Sales Jesse Silva, offering insight into California’s citrus industry as growers navigate weather variability, market…
From Southeast Asia to U.S. Groves: The Journey of Citrus
…agriculture. The Mysterious Origins of Citrus The exact origin of citrus fruits cannot be pinpointed with complete certainty. However, researchers widely believe that citrus first appeared in Southeast Asia as…
From San Francisco to the Farm with Jacie and Zac
In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we sit down with Jacie Johnston and Zac Green of Johnston Farms and WN Citrus, a fourth-generation family operation nestled at the…
California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview
…innovations are being combined with organic acids and biological inputs to improve plant health and efficiency. A Call for Common Sense—and Appreciation Throughout the interview, Kreps returns to one central…
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…depends on what happens right now. A Fifth-Generation Farm Rooted in Resilience Moffitt grew up in Winters, California, on her family’s organic walnut farm—land that represents over a century of…
Farmland Protection and Farm Transition Take Focus in AgNet News Hour Interview
…the critical need to keep farmers on the land and ensure the future of agriculture. Moffitt, who grew up farming organic walnuts in Northern California, brings both policy and real-world…
Todd Burkdoll Highlights Tools for Ants, Plant Bugs, and Weed Control
…quality. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent U.S.A., recently discussed several key solutions for managing ants, leaffooted bugs, and grassy weeds. One concern in tree nut and citrus…
Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
…and repetition. Fields where livestock had been penned or grazed often produced stronger crops. Soil enriched by organic waste yielded better harvests. Over time, farmers began intentionally applying manure to…
Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
…welcomed Dave Roberts of R7 Enterprises, a diversified grower in Woodlake farming cherries, citrus, lemons, pomegranates, Asian pears, avocados, and more. His message was clear: California farmers are doing everything…
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
…into a highly diversified farming business stretching across California and into Arizona. Today, Roberts grows cherries, citrus, lemons, mandarins, Asian pears, pomegranates, and is expanding into pistachios in Arizona. He’s…
Learning, Networking, and a Change of Scenery: Why California Growers May Want to Head to Fort Myers in 2026
…Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo, scheduled for August 12–13 in Fort Myers, Florida, is designed to do exactly that — combining high-value education and networking with a setting that makes…
From Fresno Legend to Propane Pioneer: Lance Shebelut on Farming Smarter
…went on to notable careers in sports. But his focus has long since shifted from baseball to growing high-quality tree fruit and citrus across the Valley, and his latest innovation?…
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
…beef or milk on poor quality soil, grass, or water. Farmers have to protect the environment because their livelihoods depend on it.” Misconceptions about manure and organic fertilizers persist, she…