…at the Modesto Center, Plaza in Modesto. Registration is free and there are continuing education hours available. The production research is tailored for growers, PCA, CCA and offers for comprehensive…
Reservoir Farms Opens Applications for Inaugural Cohort of 12 Startups
…in specialty crop production by bridging the gap between AgTech startups and growers. By providing direct access to the expertise and networks of Western Growers Association‘s 2,500 members, the incubator…
Avocados and Saving Water
…is the single biggest cost for avocado growers. More than the harvest or fertilizer. There’s close to 3000 Avocado growers in California and 2025 looks to be a big year…
Salinas, California Broccoli Supply Remains Strong
Broccoli farm and big export trucks on background. Image by deyangeorgiev2/DepositPhotos image The broccoli supply from Salinas, California, remains strong, with growers reporting favorable weather conditions contributing to steady production….
Disaster Declaration Submitted by San Joaquin County Agriculture Commissioner
…review whether this season’s conditions were abnormal before confirming the request. If the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Secretary of Agriculture approves the declaration, affected growers will be able to access…
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter-Pierce‘s Disease Assessment
…The Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) assessment referendum is a critical vote for California winegrape growers to decide whether to continue funding research and management efforts against Pierce’s Disease…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-16-25
…fund a facility for sterile flies. The strategy involves sterilized males mating with females once. The conversation shifts to California almond growers’ new advantage in securing conservation funding through a…
California Walnut Industry 2025 Outlook Promising
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” California Walnut industry has a promising outlook for 2025 after years and navigating tough seasons. Walnut growers are witnessing an extraordinary start to…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-15-25
…The 405Z tax credits for renewable energies, including sustainable aviation fuel, were extended to 2031, benefiting ethanol producers and corn growers. The reconciliation bill, which includes farm bill provisions, faces…
Almond Update: Initial 2025 Almond Production Forecast
…faced by almond growers in optimizing pollination and fruit set. Another factor impacting almond production is the residual effect of 2024’s intense summer heat. Prolonged high temperatures put stress on…
California Tomato Growers and Processors Agree to Reduction Per Ton from Last Season
…of the US market. The California tomato growers and processors have agreed to $109 per ton for the 2025 conventional production season which is $3.50 a ton less than the…
Registration Now Open for the 2025 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
Registration is now open for the highly anticipated 2025 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. The event takes place Aug. 20–21at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Growers and industry professionals…
California Strawberry Supply Remains Strong
…yield potential. Overall, the North American strawberry market is well-positioned for a prosperous summer. Steady production, strong consumer demand, and strategic coordination among growers, suppliers, and distributors will likely result…
CDFA Seeking Qualified Applicants for Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee
…direction of important research that can ultimately benefit farmers, growers, and ranchers across California. By serving on this committee, members will play an instrumental role in shaping pest control strategies,…