…Wade Kirschenman Kirschenman Enterprises “We’ve got probably 12 different crops that we’re growing right now,” said Wade. That includes red, white, and yellow potatoes, table grapes, watermelons, carrots, cannery tomatoes,…
Coastal Grandmother Talks Ag and Online Influence
…From heirloom tomatoes to stone fruit, her seasonal recipes highlight local commodities. “Where we live, we’re in a hub of the best produce,” she said. Recipes like Caprese salad, peach…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-16-25
…see this as a victory, California growers—largely focused on canning tomatoes—have been less vocal. Foglio stresses the importance of fair competition, especially when U.S. producers face labor costs that far…
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
U.S. Imposes 17% Duty After Talks Break Down The U.S. government has officially implemented a 17% import duty on most fresh tomatoes from Mexico after negotiations to prevent the tariff…
AgNet News Hour: Citrus Expo Preview, USDA Snap Crackdown, and Chad Bianco’s Bold Vision for California Ag
…crop producer, from tree fruit and cucurbits to tomatoes, melons, and sweet corn. With CEU credits, a “specialty crop power panel,” and free grower meals—including a Thursday brunch that’s already…
How Native Crops and European Grains Shaped U.S. Agriculture
…introducing farm families to vital crops like sweet potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins, peanuts, and tobacco. These native plants quickly became staples across various regions of the growing nation. Meanwhile, European immigrants…
Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform
…areas.” 2. Peak Harvest Season and Labor Disruptions Cunha described the current agricultural boom, including stone fruit, table grapes, onions, and tomatoes. But despite a strong season, workforce disruptions—particularly Border…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
…this program up a long time ago with the promise of surface water delivery.” Kreps, who advises growers of pistachios, grapes, tomatoes, almonds, and cotton, says the public rarely hears…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
From almond flour to agave spirits, legendary farmer Stuart Woolf shares how he’s reshaping the future of California agriculture — one drought-tolerant plant at a time. Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart…
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…
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
…21 pounds per person 🍅 Tomatoes rose 0.1%, now at 19 pounds per person 🥬 Total lettuce availability dropped to 28.6 pounds per capita 🥬 Lettuce Trends Reflect Consumer Shifts…
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 Monday, 05-26-25
…conversation also covers the upcoming 21% tariff on Mexican tomatoes, expected to benefit California and Florida growers by leveling the playing field against cheaper Mexican imports. The discussion highlights the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-14-25
…the 2023, crop year based on cash receipts; number one is dairy products. Number two, grapes, followed by cattle and calves, lettuce, almonds, pistachios, strawberries, tomatoes, carrots and broilers In…