Industry Leaders Gather in Tampa for August Ag Event California citrus and specialty crop producers are invited to attend the 2025 Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo, a premier industry event…
CDFA Expands Quarantine to Contain Pest Outbreak in Orange County
…contain a growing agricultural pest outbreak in Orange County by expanding existing quarantine boundaries. This move is part of a broader strategy to protect California crops and prevent the further…
USDA Proposal Sparks Concern Among Organic Mushroom Growers
…supply chain are expected to submit formal comments urging the agency to reconsider. The outcome could significantly shape the future of how organic mushrooms—and potentially other organic specialty crops—are regulated…
How One Sticker United California Agriculture
…one simple truth: agriculture touches everyone. Exporting California’s Message—and Its Crops As California agriculture feeds not only the nation but the world, the visual of the green “My Job Depends…
King’s River Packing Tackles Citrus Challenges
…discussed the risk involved in adopting new citrus varieties. “You haven’t planted it; you haven’t grown it in California — and what is that going to be?” These permanent crops…
Spring Rainfall Bring Thrip Challenges to California Citrus Growers
…the timing of the rain coincided with a sensitive period in citrus production—the fruit set. “The trees are setting next year’s crops,” Silva explained. “We’ve already gone through the bloom…
California Citrus Shines: Jesse Silva Highlights Quality, Demand, and Imports
…grow really clean fruit. We grow really good tasting fruit,” Silva noted. Currently, Kings River Packing is harvesting its domestic Valencia crops—known as a key variety for juice production. While…
Jesse Silva Discusses California Citrus, Global Trade, Future of Farming
…Marketing Challenges and Innovation Ahead Silva highlights the dual challenge of responding to short-term market needs while making long-term investments in new citrus varieties. With permanent crops, the stakes are…
California Avocado Month Launches with Strong Supply and Soaring Demand
June marks the beginning of California Avocado Month—a celebration of one of the state’s most iconic and in-demand crops. Backed by a powerful marketing campaign led by the California Avocado…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…crops have improved soil health and water infiltration,” he noted. “Whole orchard recycling has enhanced yields and soil carbon sequestration. And rootstock trials have boosted grower returns by as much…
Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland
…banking and cultivating drought-tolerant crops like agave. More water-intensive crops like almonds are being relocated to other regions. “It’s forcing us to move out of Fresno County, which is our…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
…sign of how new trade tariffs and policies are reshaping global supply chains. Learn what this means for your crops, your bottom line, and the broader agricultural economy. Will these…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
…cherry heist in the San Joaquin Valley. As cherry prices soar, criminals are increasingly targeting these high-value crops. We break down how to protect your farm and what’s driving these…
California’s Salinas Valley Produce Operations Coming Up
…sustainability practices, emphasizing responsible farming. Attendees will gain insights into a range of crops, including lettuce, strawberries, broccoli, cauliflower, and artichokes. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to observe fresh-cut…