A Promising Outlook for 2025’s Table Grape Crop In a recent update from AgNet West, Nick Papagni—known as “The Ag Meter”—spoke with Ian LeMay, President and CEO of the California…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
…in the plant-based food movement. A Promising Harvest Ahead As Kreps concluded, expectations are high for a substantial 2025 pistachio crop. Growers are optimistic that the combination of strong market…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
“If you can’t feed the world, we’ve got issues.” That’s how Rich Kreps, pistachio farmer, crop advisor, and Chairman of the American Pistachio Growers, opened a wide-ranging, no-punches-pulled conversation with…
California Table Grape Season Kicks Off Strong: Ian LeMay Shares Optimism for 2025-26
…Joaquin Valley will follow shortly after, starting in late June or early July, delivering the bulk of the crop volume that consumers will see well into January. “We’ve got a…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…Berkdahl joins the show to talk crop protection, fungicide strategies for almonds, and how growers can manage this season’s volatile weather patterns. This Father’s Day weekend, while you’re firing up…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-06-25
…wheat, barley, maize, and rice crops, and it underscores the need for ongoing vigilance in agricultural biosecurity. Turning to local challenges, we revisit the persistent issue of raw sewage flowing…
Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns
An issue continues to plague California farmers: agricultural theft. Authorities recently arrested three individuals accused of stealing and selling thousands of dollars’ worth of cherries, damaging crops in the process….
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Power Panel to Address the Big Ag Issues
There is a lot happening in the world of specialty crops that impact growers’ business operations. The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo will host a panel discussion with the leaders…
Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out”
…Ag Elsewhere As Chairman of Western Growers Association, Woolf represents the people and companies behind much of America’s leafy greens and specialty crops. And many of them are leaving. “So…
New Bi-lingual Educational Video Released
…nitrogen application in citrus crops, highlighting the “four Rs” of nutrient management: Right rate Right time Right place Right source These principles serve as a foundation for efficient nitrogen use,…
CDFA Urges Growers to Renew Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Certification
…Effective irrigation and nitrogen management can significantly improve crop yields, minimize waste, and protect vital natural resources. Growers needing certification credits are encouraged to explore additional coursework options ahead of…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…Woolf is best known for his role as CEO of Woolf Farming & Processing, a powerhouse in tomatoes, almonds, and value-added crops. Now, he’s known for something else: planting over…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…the can’t-miss Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo coming up in August — an industry Super Bowl of seminars, panels, and networking for everyone involved in citrus and specialty crops. California…
How Westside Water Allocations Are Leaving Farmers Dry
…makes strategic crop planning almost impossible. Many growers are left choosing between permanent plantings like almond and pistachio trees—which require year-round water—and riskier row crops like tomatoes, all while paying…