Image by Home Grown Organic Farms Congratulations to Home Grown Organic Farms in Porterville California, honored as one of the top All-Star grower/suppliers for Whole Foods Market. Home Grown Organic…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-02-25
…infection. The Ag-Net News Hour hosts then discuss the current state of the citrus market, noting a limited supply of Navel oranges pushing prices up, while Valencia oranges are abundant…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-29-25
…Lorrie covered the citrus and cherry markets, noting a strong demand for navels and lemons, with prices expected to rise. Rain in California could impact cherry yields, potentially leading to…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-28-25
…need for further research and public input on these issues. The Ag Net News Hour hosts discussed the upcoming California Citrus and Specialty Crop Conference in Tampa, Florida, on August…
California’s Organic Stone Fruit Production Thriving
…organic stone fruit production is thriving, with apricots expected from early May to mid-July, cherries from mid-May to early July, and nectarines, peaches, and plums following suit. Plums will be…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-24-25
…aid for those affected by severe weather. The Citrus Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida, on August 20-21, will bring together citrus growers from California, Florida, and Georgia to discuss…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-23-25
…in agriculture news, focusing on sun safety and the importance of vitamin D. They highlight a recent trip by Georgia citrus growers to California to learn about citrus farming. Lindy…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-22-25
…of a trade deal. The segment concluded with details about an upcoming citrus expo in Tampa, Florida. The third Ag Net News Hour segment began with Nick “The Ag Meter”…
Organic berries Lead in Sales for the Third Consecutive Year
…$1.186 billion in 2024, a 11.8% increase from the previous year. Organic berries commanded a 66.6% premium price over conventional berries. Organic berries Lead in Sales for the Third Consecutive…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…citrus orchard, showcasing the breathtaking views and the 45% of California’s citrus grown in the area. The conversation also touched on the upcoming Crop Expo in August 2021, where citrus…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-18-25
…the management of citrus thrips. Sandipa Gautam, a Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor, highlighted the importance of monitoring fields for thrips and other pests, such as red mites and…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-17-25
…Georgia citrus growers coming to California and touring their operation. The California citrus market is thriving, with Kings River Packing handling over 22 million boxes. The company faces challenges from…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-16-25
…beef prices strong due to a shortage of replacement heifers. The citrus industry was also mentioned, with a Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo planned for August in Tampa, Florida. The…
CDFA Expands HLB Quarantine Boundary in San Diego County’s Valley Center Area
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has expanded the Huanglongbing (HLB) quarantine boundary in San Diego County’s Valley Center area due to the detection of two HLB-positive citrus…