This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media, it’s summertime—and that means stone fruit is on fire!

Ross and Dan welcome Kevin Steiner from Mountain View Fruit to talk all things peaches, nectarines, peachcots, plumcots, and plums—yellow, white, and everything in between. The season’s hitting its stride, and the fruit is everywhere.

It’s the time of year when warm weather and fresh fruit come together to revitalize us.

Plus, we’ve got a garden update from Ross’s backyard and Dan’s backyard—because you know we’ve got our hands in the dirt too.

It’s all happening this week on Fresh from the Field Fridays—so tune in and turn on!

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Ross the Produce Boss and Dan the Produce Man welcome Joel Hewitt from CMI Orchards.

We’re diving deep into the Northwest Cherry season—talking timing, trends, and taste. Joel gives us the lowdown on the American Dream label—what it stands for, what’s behind it, and why it matters. We’ll also dig into some exciting newer varieties, like the Skylar Rae and the Strawberry Cherry, plus what’s happening in the world of organic cherries and the unique challenges of cherry packaging and presentation.

So tune in, turn on!

This Friday the 13th, there’s no superstition—just produce ambition!

Ross and Dan are talking summer veg with Henry Dill of D’Arrigo Produce.

What’s going down in Salinas? What should be going on your plate?

We’re serving up fresh updates and seasonal goodies—

So tune in and turn on—it’s Fresh From the Field Fridays!

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This Week with Ross & Dan

🎙️ On the Mic: Ross and Dan are back, chatting all things fresh and local as the farmers markets open up across Indianapolis! From homegrown produce to artisan goods, it’s the best time of year to support your local food scene.

🗞️ In This Episode:

• Ross’s Recap of WCPE
• Get Ross’s take on the latest from the West Coast Produce Expo—insights, highlights, and what it means for your plate.
• What Is Local?
• Dan and Ross dig into the question: “What does ‘local’ mean to you?” They’ll share their own thoughts and want to hear yours too
• Ross’s Crop Report
• From greens to roots—get the latest on what's coming out of the ground this week. What’s fresh? What’s next?
• 🌟 First of the Season: Reed Avocados!
• That’s right—the big, creamy, nutty Reed avocados are starting to roll in. If you haven’t tried them, now’s the time.

It’s Fresh From the Field Fridays—where flavor meets the farm.

This week’s episode is coming to you straight from the desert heat and produce sweet! With Dan taking a well-deserved week off, Ross “The Produce Boss” is joined by a very special (and slightly mischievous) guest — Patrick Kelly, who’s officially hijacked the mic and taken over the show!

Join Ross and Patrick as they dive into:

• 🚗 Grocery store adventures across the West Coast
• 🥝 The buzz and highlights from the West Coast Produce Expo
• 🍊 Behind-the-scenes moments from Palm Desert

It’s a fun, fast-paced, and fresh episode packed with laughter, industry insights, and all things produce. Don’t miss this west coast takeover of Fresh From the Field Fridays — only on The Produce Industry Network!

📍 Recorded LIVE from Palm Desert, CA!

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media, Ross and Dan welcome the arrival of stone fruit season and spotlight fresh Memorial Day offerings. Special guest Chef Jeffery Schissel joins the guys to share some top-notch grilling tips and seasonal recipes. Then, it’s off to Sigona’s Produce to sample a perfectly ripe Cherimoya and grab one last taste of citrus with a juicy Gold Nugget Tangerine. The season’s changing—and we’re lovin’ it! So tune in and turn on!

Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network / AgLife Media with Dan The Produce Man and Ross The Produce Boss!

This week:

• A quick garden update

• Ross' visit with Stephanie Stuckey in Indy

• A look at GEM Avocados

• OFRF news for organic farmers from the AgLife website

• What happens when small organic growers can’t afford certification?

• And—what one retailer is doing to stand out from the pack

It’s all right here—so tune in and turn on!

Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss are back from the road and back in the garden.

Ross shares his visit to Natural Grocers in Colorado, Dan reports in from Arizona, and both give quick updates from their own backyards.

On the table this week:

🫐 California blueberries

🍒 New crop cherries and fresh varieties

🥦 A quick merchandising tip for jumbo asparagus

🍓 And some smart advice for picking strawberries at your farmers market.

It's all right here on Fresh from the Field Fridays!

And from both of us—Happy Mother’s Day!