Valley Pride Ag’s Sonny Toor discusses the 2025 harvest outlook, global demand, and what California nut growers should expect. California Nut Industry Navigates Opportunity and Challenge, Says Valley Pride Ag…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
…seen in the almond sector. Toor’s message to growers? Don’t lose hope. Stay focused on quality and trust your marketing partners to ride the wave of global trade shifts. The…
Bonsai Robotics Acquires farm-ng in AgTech Merger
…for various tasks across multiple crops and field conditions, making it a favorite among innovative growers seeking scalable automation. A Synergy of Hardware and AI The merger enables Bonsai Robotics…
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
…Mark Carney. The letter stresses the interdependence of the North American produce supply chain and warns of the widespread harm tariffs inflict on growers, exporters, retailers, and consumers. Billions in…
Tangerines, Lemons Up; Grapefruit Down in New Forecast
USDA Forecast Reveals Shifts Across Citrus Varieties The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its outlook for the 2024–2025 citrus season, revealing a mixed picture for growers and markets….
Evolution of Irrigation in American Agriculture
…vital to the development of productive agriculture in the Great Plains and western states, where rainfall was unreliable and often insufficient. The Center Pivot Breakthrough One of the most significant…
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
Senator Adam Schiff Calls for Equitable Relief for Specialty and Diversified Growers California Senator Adam Schiff is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to fulfill its commitment to…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-25-25
…farming, the role of innovation, and the critical issues facing growers across California. The episode began with Duarte sharing the inspiring history of Duarte Nursery, which grew from humble beginnings…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…100 days, but planning is year-round. Seed decisions begin by December, transplants go into the ground by January, and contracts with growers are finalized based on sales forecasts for the…
Farm Bankruptcy on the Rise Amid Economic Strain
…seed, fertilizer, pest management tools, and diesel. These costs, combined with ongoing weather challenges, are making it increasingly difficult for growers to manage expenses and remain financially solvent. As these…
Strawberry Volumes Rise, But Growers Still Lag Behind
…lagging overall totals due to early season challenges. Lorrie Boyer reporting for AgNet West. Strawberry Volumes Rise, But Growers Still Lag Behind Warm Winter Reshapes the Season’s Curve Growers are…
2025 California Almond Crop Forecast Hits 3 Billion Pounds
…pounds. 2025 California Almond Crop Forecast Hits 3 Billion Pounds This positive outlook was sponsored by the Almond Board of California, which continues to work closely with growers and global…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
…tomato industry with Dan Green, CEO of Los Gatos Tomato Products. From harvest logistics to international trade challenges, this episode offers growers, industry professionals, and ag-curious listeners an inside look…
Tomato Tariff Sparks Industry Concerns Over Supply and Safety
…significant supply chain disruptions and introduce new risks to food safety. Nature Sweet warns that the restricted tomato supply could push some growers to take shortcuts or even exit the…