…troubleshooting team also helps many growers resolve issues over the phone, saving both time and money. Modern Tractors, Modern Demands Today’s John Deere tractors are a far cry from the…
Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights
…Why This Matters for Farmers The takeaway from today’s show is clear: whether you’re running a dairy, managing specialty crops, or looking at international sales, planning ahead and staying informed…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…and Brazil, helping American growers expand international sales. Reciprocal trade agreements have leveled the playing field for U.S. pistachios, boosting confidence for California farmers competing on the world stage. Challenges…
California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
…John Deere showroom in Madera. The episode features two in-depth interviews—first with dairy farmer Case Anker, then with Stan Nelson of Midland Tractor—offering a ground-level view of farming challenges and…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…pounds below estimates. Monthly price increases, minimal carryout, and robust sales contributed to this success. However, the recent 3 billion-pound 2025 crop estimate shook market confidence. Prices dropped from $2.50…
Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper Revolution
…invention had the power to revolutionize agriculture. What he needed was not just a sales strategy, but a manufacturing base that could meet demand once the market caught up with…
Almond Crop Surprise: Growers Navigate Higher Yields, Market Strategy
…and India,” Toor explained. He noted that it’s often beneficial to start the season with a larger crop priced competitively. As global buyers profit from early sales, they are incentivized…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…its customer relationships and a sales strategy focused 95–98% on the domestic market. Product Diversity and Year-Round Planning Los Gatos Tomato is an ingredient supplier with reach across all market…
U.S. Spirits Sales Plunge Amid Canada Trade Dispute
…government. Reported by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West: U.S. Spirits Sales Plunge Amid Canada Trade Dispute Sales Plummet After Provincial Pullback According to the report, Canadian provinces began removing U.S….
Rubber Tires Revolutionized American Tractors
From Steel Lugs to Rubber: A Turning Point in Ag Innovation How Florida Growers and Harvey Firestone Changed Farming Forever In the early days of American agriculture, tractors and steam…
New Tax Provision Eases Capital Gains Burden for Farmers
…taxes on farmland sales over four years rather than paying the full tax amount upfront. “What that provision does is it actually allows you to spread out any capital gains…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…such a chain requires constant communication and year-round planning. “It’s a blessing,” Paul said. “But it takes a full team—from the field to sales to accounting. Everyone has to row…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…tariff on watermelons has dampened sales to Western Canada. “It’s hurting us a little,” Wade admitted. “But we’re getting by.” Water Access Still Defines Success in California Like many California…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…unavailable. “Plan A should be: get more water,” Foglio said. “But if you’re pumping off a white ground, you’ve got a good chance of losing that fight.” Labor, Land Sales,…





















