…ranchers face increasing cattle losses. Safety concerns are rising as the Parks and Wildlife Service explores mitigation strategies. Meanwhile, California maintains its leadership in strawberry production, with strong supplies from…
California Strawberry Supply Remains Strong
…increasing production as the season progresses. This region is expected to maintain high-quality yields for the next eight weeks, despite a slight delay caused by mild temperatures. However, this delay…
CDFA Seeking Qualified Applicants for Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee
…livestock, tree fruits, grapes, nut crops, and row crops. Professionals from these industries can provide valuable insights and expertise to help guide meaningful research that addresses real-world challenges. Individuals who…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-13-25
…Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins’ aggressive travel schedule to promote trade deals with various countries. Strands emphasized the urgency of passing a new Farm Bill due to rising input costs…
California Walnut Growers Looking Forward to Promising 2025 Crop
…profiles have been replenished, setting the stage for healthy tree growth. Spring temperatures have been ideal, encouraging a strong bloom and vigorous early shoot development. Across all walnut varieties, growth…
Fig Crop Shaping Up to be Promising
…the crop is expected to be exported to Canada, continuing the region’s international presence in fig production. Due to rising production costs and potential impacts from tariffs, prices are anticipated…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-12-25
…nearly a billion dollars daily. Additionally, the discussion touched on the state of Central Valley crops and the challenges of urban development encroaching on agricultural land. Listen to previous AgNet…
Coastal California Produce Faces Weather Challenges
Tim Lynch reports on The Produce News website that the roller coaster of spring temperatures is creating challenges for coastal California growers this May. Low pressure systems are bringing cool…
U.S. Red Meat Exports Rise in March, Beef Hits Nine-Month High
…due to retaliatory tariffs. Pork exports also improved, rising 3% to 269,344 mt, with a 4% boost in value to $769.7 million. Mexico, Central America, and Colombia led this growth,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-07-25
…holiday, is expected to resume trade talks. Additionally, extreme weather conditions in China, including drought and excessive rain, are impacting crops. The segment concluded with an interview about Central Coast…
Wildfire Outlook for the Northwest & California
…by keeping vegetation moist for longer. However, if spring temperatures remain unusually high and precipitation events fail to materialize, snowpack could dry out faster, exposing fuels such as dead grass,…
The Lipstick Farmer
San Joaquin Valley is the southern part of California’s Central Valley, a fertile ground which is over 50 miles wide and stretches approximately 450 miles in length. Though comprising just…
California Rich Soil History
…and today we have some of the richest deepest soil on earth perfect to grow over 400 crops of food. California Rich Soil History Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
U.S. Mango Market Continues to Thrive
…and packing mangoes for shipment to the U.S., helping to meet growing demand. Mango consumption has steadily increased due to its versatility, sweetness, and health benefits, making it a rising…