…year, despite growers’ costs rising by 10–15%. With rains causing additional crop damage, many growers face negative returns. He warned that without price increases and vineyard modernization, many will exit…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…wet trailers difficult. While the rainfall caused localized damage in areas like Kings County, southwestern Fresno County, and the Westlands District, most growers escaped major losses. In isolated cases where…
Pistachio Harvest Update and Fair Season Fun on AgNet News Hour
…board chairman for American Pistachio Growers. Kreps reported that despite late-season rains causing isolated losses in Kings and Fresno Counties, California pistachio growers are harvesting one of the best crops…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…happened before.” The Yorazani variety, paired with Duarte’s optimized growing systems, has attracted hundreds of growers eager to see its potential firsthand. “We’ve probably had 500 to 700 growers in…
John Duarte Shares Bold Nursery Innovations and Warns of Prop 50 Threat
…available avocado trees to California growers by 2027. “Consumers are telling us they want avocados — and the Valley can deliver,” he said. But Duarte’s optimism was tempered by political…
Oregon Trail: How It Shaped American Agriculture
…encountered diverse terrains, from open plains to rugged mountain ranges, testing both their determination and their farming knowledge. The western half of the trail crossed through Idaho and Oregon, leading…
Mike Harvey: Farming, Faith & Leading California’s Youth
…industry today. Although no longer a landowner, Harvey’s father, Mike Harvey Sr., continues to serve the agricultural sector, consulting across several states. He also leads as president of the Western…
California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges
…that the federal government is stepping up to support California’s farmers and oil industry. Federal alignment with growers may be the only path to ensuring California’s agricultural future. “No amount…
Beef Prices, Prop 12, and Holiday Meat Trends on AgNet News Hour
…program shifted to crops. With half the raisin crop already on the ground and rain hitting parts of the Central Valley, raisin growers are anxiously watching for potential damage. Almond…
Jean Étienne de Boré: Pioneer of Granulated Sugar in Louisiana
…a reliable or profitable cash crop. De Boré’s successful production of granulated sugar changed that. His innovation encouraged growers across Louisiana to plant sugarcane in greater quantities, giving rise to…
Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag
…Fire in Napa Valley, now contained but leaving growers anxious about potential damage to premium wine grapes. With smoke, air quality concerns, and fire season lasting longer every year, the…
Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…registered and space for 200 more, the conference promises to deliver valuable insights for anyone connected to agriculture — from growers to global retailers. Connecting Growers, Faculty, and Students The…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…the final crop size to under 2.4 billion pounds. Where California Almonds Grow Best Malanca pointed to the Westlands Water District and surrounding areas in western Fresno County as historically…
California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers
…pointed to a controversial bill from Sen. Melissa Hurtado, which he says could devastate commodity pricing and force more growers out of business. Beyond state politics, Tangipa tied California’s farm…