…for a federal investigation into alleged Mexican strawberry dumping. Papagni and Boyer emphasize the importance of protecting domestic agriculture and ensuring American farmers can compete on a level playing field….
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…Farm Labor: Hard Work Few Will Do Papagni stressed that farm labor is not unskilled work, pointing to strawberry, lettuce, melon, and table grape harvesting as examples requiring years of…
Florida FFA Leaders Share Their Passion for Agriculture at Specialty Crop Expo
…grew up in Plant City, Florida—the winter strawberry capital of the U.S. Even though she didn’t live on a farm, agriculture surrounded her. Hope began her FFA journey in sixth…
Strawberry Volumes Rise, But Growers Still Lag Behind
…strawberry growers remain several million trays behind on a year-to-date basis. The 2025 strawberry season is shaping up to be one of contrasts: higher volumes in the short term but…
California Avocado Month Launches with Strong Supply and Soaring Demand
…long-term consumption patterns and delivering positive outcomes for growers and distributors. California’s agricultural landscape continues to thrive. The lifted oriental fruit fly quarantine, consistent strawberry availability, and booming avocado industry…
Strawberry Supply Holds Steady Amid Seasonal Fruit Competition
Strawberry supplies from California’s Ventura County and Watsonville-Salinas regions remain consistent, providing steady volume for retailers and distributors. Despite moderate demand—impacted by the seasonal availability of other fruits—the strawberry market…
Steve Hilton Discusses Fixing California Water Issue
…a strawberry farm in Ventura and they have the same issue for a hundred years or more. They’ve had an off stream diversion, have ponds there, which they can fill…
Event Dates Coming Up for Almonds, Organic Summit, Strawberries
…more than 600 strawberry growers, researchers, industry representative for this year strawberry center field day. Registration will be on May 27. Topics will include the latest in automation, technology, pest…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-14-25
…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
Fresh picked strawberries from the Carlsbad Strawberry Co., in North County San Diego, California Rob Bertholf, via Wikimedia Commons The strawberry supply from California remains strong, with Santa Maria steadily…
May is Strawberry Month
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” May is Strawberry month. The backbone of the US strawberry production volume is dipped by about 6 million trays due to the cooler…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-08-25
…that it is one of the biggest days when it comes to strawberry sales. They then talk about the potential de-escalation of U.S.-China trade tensions, with key meetings in Switzerland….
Organic berries Lead in Sales for the Third Consecutive Year
Strawberry Fields In Carlsbad, CA By Rob Bertholf / Wikimedia Commons image Organic berries, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, have led in sales for the third consecutive year, reaching…
Strawberry Shipments Up in Florida
Picker on a strawberry field By Marc-Lautenbacher / via Wikimedia Commons image In the first two and a half months of the year, strawberry shipments were up in Florida. Florida…