To further assist growers, Coalition of Urban Rural Environmental Stewardship has released a new bi-lingual educational video featuring Dr. Douglas Amaral, a specialist in agricultural science. The video focuses on…
CDFA Urges Growers to Renew Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Certification
Growers are urged to act before July 1 to complete education credits and renew their CDFA certification. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reminding growers enrolled in…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…syrup, no flavoring. It’s a high-integrity standard.” The Council also passed enabling legislation to form a self-funded commission — growers contribute per harvest to fund promotion, research, and market development….
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…“Growers want information more than ever,” Anderson says. “We’re here to deliver that.” Regulation, Innovation, and the Cost of Doing Business in California California’s regulatory environment—among the most stringent in…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…could be the key to a fairer playing field for American agriculture. Plus, find out how upcoming trade talks in Peru might open new export opportunities for California growers. The…
California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance
…also compounds these issues. “California produces over 50 percent of the nation’s food,” Anderson states. Yet water scarcity and reduced acreage due to irrigation challenges are limiting growers’ abilities to…
APHIS, CDFA Expand Citrus Greening Quarantine Area
…(Valley Center). These measures aim to protect citrus growers and prevent the disease from reaching non-infested regions. Under the quarantine, the movement of citrus plants, plant materials, and potentially infected…
Citrus and Cherry Markets Heat Up in Early June
…Citrus Outlook: The citrus market is booming, with navel orange prices climbing amid limited late-season production and delays in imports. Demand remains high, a welcome sign for growers during this…
How Westside Water Allocations Are Leaving Farmers Dry
…this system continues to punish growers trying to plan ahead for planting season. Farmer Mike Omari explains that the decision-making window is razor-thin. “We usually get our water allocation announcement…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-02-25
…is more important than ever. But that’s just the beginning! We also feature a powerful interview with Dave Puglia, President of the Western Growers Association. Dave explains how specialty crops…
Key Dates for Growers and Agricultural Professionals
Mark your calendars—several important events are coming up for growers, PCAs, and agricultural professionals. These summits and expos offer access to the latest research, expert speakers, and networking opportunities across…
California Agriculture Faces Freight and Cost Pressures, Warns WGA President
In an exclusive update from AgNet West, Western Growers Association (WGA) President and CEO Dave Puglia shed light on a mounting concern for California agriculture: the high cost of freight…
Significant Agricultural Shift by Increasingly Growing Agave
…challenges, prompting growers to seek solutions that thrive in arid conditions. Currently, more than 80 farmers across the state have ventured into agave cultivation, covering approximately 700 acres. One standout…
Latest Projections for California 2024-2025 Valencia Orange Crop Released
…Each carton contains 40 pounds of fruit, making this reduction significant for both growers and distributors. The CDFA report also notes a decrease in Valencia-bearing acreage, which has dropped from…






















