…orange crop, estimating a total yield of 15 million cartons. This marks a decline from the 18.6 million cartons produced in the previous season, highlighting ongoing challenges in citrus production….
Melband Appointed New President of the California Avocado Commission
…state’s agricultural economy. His tenure is expected to focus on advancing market strategies, fostering grower relations, and addressing ongoing challenges such as sustainability and resource management. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
…avocados and tomatoes. In this segment, Nick, Lorrie and Josh talk about the California almond industry’s high quality and global demand, the challenges of freight and insurance costs, and the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-28-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” cover the challenges in the freight…
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
…prices strong due to limited inventory, despite the challenges posed by water scarcity. In conclusion, the current agricultural landscape is a mix of promising developments and persistent challenges. While almonds…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
Drought damage on a Ranch in Fresno, CA U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cynthia Mendoza/Videographer/USDA photo by Cynthia Mendoza, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons California farmers continue to face significant challenges…
California Ag Markets Experiencing Mixed Recovery After Tariff Disruption
…initially sought alternative sources such as Australia and New Zealand encountered challenges with soil quality, farming practices, and nut size. These difficulties ultimately led them back to the reliability of…
Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
…Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism A Candidate’s Bold Vision for California Hilton emphasized that California’s challenges—from agriculture to freight to housing—are solvable, and he believes…
Rollins on Major Components of the Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
The “Small Farms Farmer First Initiative“, led by Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, is designed to empower small-scale farmers by addressing key challenges and ensuring long-term sustainability. The…
California Avocado Society Takes Proactive Steps
The California Avocado Society is taking proactive steps to address industry challenges by organizing an Innovations and Insights Field Day. This event will be held at the Luminaria Ranch in…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-27-25
…of what is really going on in the ag industry and why there are so many challenges that people should now about. Then, “The Ag Meter,” has a feature interview…
Hay and Alfalfa Market After Tariffs
…the Central Valley. “And when I say a fair amount of inventory, here’s some numbers to put into perspective. So, China was shipping anywhere between two to 300,000 ton a…
Rollins Lays Out Policies of Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
USDA image The Small Farms Farmer First Initiative, led by Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, is designed to empower small-scale farmers by addressing key challenges and ensuring long-term…
Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer Sounds Alarm on California Ag Issues
…about saving elk or nature, but it’s really about land acquisition.” The Illusion of Compensation Though headlines touted a $30 million settlement for 12 ranchers, Stephanie challenges the narrative. “You…