…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,…
California Walnut Growers Looking Forward to Promising 2025 Crop
California walnut growers are looking forward to a promising 2025 crop, thanks to favorable early season conditions. After three years of above-average precipitation, surface water levels are sufficient, and soil…
American Agriculture History Minute: Originators of the National Western Stock Show
…Minute: Originators of the National Western Stock Show In 1906, Elias Ammons was president of the Colorado Cattle and Horse Growers Association, later served as governor of Colorado. George Ballantyne…
Fig Crop Shaping Up to be Promising
California’s spring fig crop is shaping up to be promising, with both Black Mission and Brown Turkey figs expected to have a steady harvest this season. Growers anticipate the Black…
Coastal California Produce Faces Weather Challenges
Tim Lynch reports on The Produce News website that the roller coaster of spring temperatures is creating challenges for coastal California growers this May. Low pressure systems are bringing cool…
U.S. Withdraws from Long-Standing Trade Agreement-Tomato Tariffs to Skyrocket
…trade agreement that previously regulated tomato imports. The decision aims to support domestic growers, especially in Florida, a state known for its tomato production. Officials argue that Mexican pricing practices…
California Winegrapes Open Award Nominations
Wine Glasses And Bottle With Grapes And Barrel In Vineyard DepositPhotos image The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has announced nominations are now open for its 2026 awards of…
California Walnut Growers Experiencing Promising Early Season
California walnut growers are experiencing promising early season conditions that suggest a positive outlook for the 2025 crop according to the California Walnut Board and the California Walnut Commission. These…
California Orange Crop Update
Ripe oranges in plastic crate on market counter. Citrus fruit By serezniy/DepositPhotos image As for California Navel oranges, the supply, supply is extremely low. Growers expect the limited supplies to…
Home Grown Organic Farms Honored as a Top All-Star Growers
…Farms Honored as a Top All-Star Growers Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Almond Update: Almond Advocacy Messaging
Blue Diamond Growers Government and Public Affairs Manager Mallorie Hayes, talks about where they are focusing their efforts when it comes to advocating for the almond industry. She says more…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…been used before, including in Los Angeles County in 2023. The presence of Mediterranean fruit flies in Alameda and Santa Clara counties poses a significant threat to specialty crop growers,…
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…billion in January 2025 due to high demand and feedback from producers. The program is aimed at helping growers offset the unique costs tied to marketing specialty crops like fruits,…
Growing Edge: Almond Growers Looking Ahead
…breaks down the critical risks almond growers face heading into late April and May. From rust and Alternaria to summer annual weeds and the stealthy leaf-footed plant bug, this candid…