DepositPhotos image The California avocado harvest for 2025 is projected to reach 375 million pounds, marking the largest crop since 2020. This optimism is driven by growers’ investments in tree…
NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy
…plants and releasing them to the public and commercial growers for more than 90 years. Their conservation plants and the methods for establishing and management them form the foundation of tools…
American Agriculture History Minute: Centerpiece of Family Farms
…continued across the heartland. One of the largest barns in the US still stands in western Kansas, the Cooper Barn in Colby, Kansas, now a museum. The barn spans an…
Agronomic Minute: Fungicide Resistance in Almonds
California almond growers continue to face increasing challenges with fungicide resistance, a persistent issue affecting the efficacy of disease management practices. Experts, including Katie Driver, Technical Services Manager for UPL…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-27-25
…such as Butterball, Hillshire Brands, Hormel, Kraft Foods, Jenny O Turkey, Purdue Farms, and Prestage Farms. The hosts delve into the intricacies of market transparency, the impact on independent growers,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…10-15% of US consumption. Sustainability and efficiency are key for growers due to low spot prices. For 2025, steady supplies and similar prices are expected, despite potential macroeconomic challenges. Cassie…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-23-25
…safety manager at Del Rio Nut Company, discusses the challenges California almond growers face. She highlights the importance of balancing chill hours, the impact of extreme weather, and the need…
Almond Update: Orchard Challenges Highlight Need for Balance in Supply and Demand
…were going to get despite the great bloom.” The extreme summer heat also added to the challenges, creating uncertainty in yields. While growers hope for a more stable season, Penney…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
…growers who export almonds. For growers interested in Axios, UPL representatives are available for guidance. “They can contact their UPL sales representative or visit our website for more information,” Rieser…
Voices of the Valley: Connecting Community to Farms and Fields
…fresh produce that nourishes us. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-21-25
…Ellis, Executive Director of the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance, discussed the growth of the Illinois wine industry, which has expanded from seven wineries in 1992 to over 132…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-16-25
…system aimed at fostering fairness, tackling payment variability, mandatory capital improvements, and enhancing transparency for growers. Bird Flu with Dr. Jim Keen: Dr. Jim Keen, veterinarian and Director of Veterinary…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Encouraged to Support Pollinator Health
…costs. Lewis encouraged growers to take advantage of these resources, noting the dual benefits to their operations and the environment. Almond Growers Encouraged to Support Pollinator Health Sponsored Content Let’s…