…export opportunities for U.S. growers. However, as the summer unfolds, the scenario has flipped. With tariffs redirecting imported lemons to other global markets, U.S.-grown lemons are enjoying increased demand and…
Growing Edge: Quash® at the Forefront: Effective Management for Alternaria and Beyond
…for almond growers The role of timing and tank mixes in effective disease control Bonus: Quash®’s success in potatoes against early blight (Alternaria Solani) Click below to listen and strengthen…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…a must-listen for growers, ranchers, and anyone working to keep American agriculture thriving. The headline segment centers around U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ testimony to the House Agriculture Committee. Her…
California Avocado Month Launches with Strong Supply and Soaring Demand
…long-term consumption patterns and delivering positive outcomes for growers and distributors. California’s agricultural landscape continues to thrive. The lifted oriental fruit fly quarantine, consistent strawberry availability, and booming avocado industry…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Garden Grove
…been successfully contained and eradicated, allowing for the free movement of affected produce and reducing the burden on local growers and distributors. This development is a testament to the collaborative…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, agricultural consultant and American Pistachio Growers board chairman Rich Kreps voiced strong concerns over water allocations for California’s Westside farmers. Rich…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…milestone event designed to deliver deep, science-based insights directly to growers and industry professionals. Unlike previous events where research was summarized at the Almond Conference, this summit carves out a…
California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action
…the West Side, where growers are grappling with both environmental restrictions and outdated infrastructure. California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action A Crisis That Demands Action…
Blue Diamond Growers to Close Iconic Sacramento Plant
Shifting Operations to Turlock and Salida Sacramento-based Blue Diamond Growers has announced plans to phase out operations at its historic Midtown processing plant, a facility that has stood as a…
Rich Kreps Sounds Alarm on California’s Water Storage Failures
Rich Kreps, pistachio grower and chairman of the American Pistachio Growers Board, is calling attention to California’s mismanagement of water resources, especially on the west side of Fresno. Speaking with…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
…how ongoing water allocation battles are hurting California growers. Learn how he’s navigating water cutbacks and still managing a record-breaking pistachio season. From 55% water allocations to pistachio harvest insights,…
Wine Grape Growers Asked to Vote on Extension of Pierce’s Disease Program
Wine Grape Growers Asked to Vote on Extension of Pierce’s Disease Program Ballots Due June 12 for Assessment Program Supporting Critical Research California wine grape growers are being urged to…
California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality
…added that growing in California is both a challenge and a point of pride. “I tell our growers all the time… when a consumer within the United States or anywhere…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
…Pistachio Growers, and representative of Ultra Grow, shared insights with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni about the growing momentum in international pistachio markets. Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook…