…lagging overall totals due to early season challenges. Lorrie Boyer reporting for AgNet West. Strawberry Volumes Rise, But Growers Still Lag Behind Warm Winter Reshapes the Season’s Curve Growers are…
Early Turnpikes Paved the Way for American Agriculture
…companies succeeded in building functioning roads. The result? A patchwork of success and failure that continued to impact agriculture trade routes for decades. Legacy of the Turnpikes Despite the challenges,…
2025 California Almond Crop Forecast Hits 3 Billion Pounds
…weather challenges during bloom, almond crop conditions rebounded in early March, which helped support nut development and growth. The average nut set per tree reached 4,364, a 7% increase over…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
…tomato industry with Dan Green, CEO of Los Gatos Tomato Products. From harvest logistics to international trade challenges, this episode offers growers, industry professionals, and ag-curious listeners an inside look…
Tomato Tariff Sparks Industry Concerns Over Supply and Safety
…market altogether—especially those unable to compete under the new conditions. Food Safety Risks and Monitoring Challenges Nature Sweet has also raised specific concerns regarding product quality and food safety. The…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25
…plant in Firebaugh, and another at a major Calpine warehouse in Lamont. The latter burned to the ground, creating immediate logistics challenges for South Valley growers who rely on the…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…environmental and regulatory challenges mount, these types of collaborative conversations are essential for crafting workable solutions that protect both public health and agricultural livelihoods. Reporting by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-22-25
…yields across commodities. The conversation touched on everything from the challenges of fig production to organic certification, international partnerships, and the importance of year-round relationships with retailers like Whole Foods….
American Agri-Women Advocate for Agriculture on Capitol Hill
…national policy. With half a century of leadership behind them, AAW continues to empower women in agriculture and promote sound, common-sense solutions to the challenges facing rural America. Lorrie Boyer…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…exciting commodities—figs. “We just started fig harvest,” said Paul. “It’ll be a solid six to eight weeks of intense picking, packing, and shipping. Figs are delicate and labor-intensive, but they’re…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-21-25
…challenges facing California agriculture. Despite repeated efforts in Congress—including bipartisan support for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act—comprehensive reform remains elusive. LeMay stresses the importance of skilled labor in the field…
Republicans Urge Legal Fix for Ag Workforce
…agriculture—the country could face food shortages and broader economic challenges. However, their push for temporary legal status for workers and expanded work authorization potentially puts them at odds with the…
Citrus Production Forecast: Grapefruit Down; Lemons, Tangerines Up
…boxes compared to last year. This marks the fourth lowest total on record for the Sunshine State, underscoring ongoing challenges in citrus groves, including weather impacts, disease pressure, and market…
How the Erie Canal Transformed Early Agricultural Trade
Early Transportation Challenges in American Agriculture In the early 1700s, fur traders and trappers faced immense difficulties moving goods through New York’s rugged waterways. They relied on birchbark canoes to…