Imperial Valley farmer Andrew Leimgruber recently spoke with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” about the increasing challenges faced by producers and the importance of telling agriculture’s true story. Farming Isn’t…
Imperial Valley Sugar Plant Closure Raises Crop Market Concerns
The recent closure of the Spreckels Sugar Plant in Imperial Valley is sending ripples through the region’s agricultural economy. Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms, a diversified grower in the area,…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
California Farmer Confronts Water, Regulation, and Foreign Land Sales Andrew Leimgruber and Family Fourth-generation Imperial Valley farmer Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms has become a national voice for California agriculture,…
Farming with Less Water: Leimgruber’s “Crop per Drop” Success
Imperial Valley Grower Increases Yields While Cutting Water Use Water Scarcity Demands Innovation Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms in California’s Imperial Valley knows what it means to farm under extreme…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-02-25
…critical and candid conversation with Imperial Valley farmer Andrew Leimgruber —shedding light on the daily battles California growers face just to stay in business. From water rights to foreign land…
Foreign Land Ownership Sparks Concern Among California Farmers
Foreign Land Ownership Sparks Concern Among California Farmers Imperial Valley Grower Andrew Leimgruber Backs Trump Push to Limit China’s Farmland Buys Andrew Leimgruber, a farmer from California’s Imperial Valley, is…
Officials Respond to Confirmed ACP Discovery in Sonoma
…fruit and nursery stock,” Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner Andrew Smith said in a press release. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Purina…
Seasonal Workers Failing to Meet Labor Need in Meat and Dairy Sectors
…a temporary solution by supplying seasonal foreign workers, ultimately, they do not meet the needs of these non-seasonal industries,” AIC Research Director Andrew Lim said in a press release. “As…
How Your Dog Can Be Farm Dog of the Year
…members Cindy and Andrew Deak depend on this Border Collie on their sheep farm. Fit and Cindy share a very special bond. “We’re very kindred spirits. I feel like our…
New Disease Resistant Winegrapes Proving Popular with Growers
…sold last year. Geneticist and professor of viticulture and enology at UC Davis, Dr. Andrew Walker said it took a little bit of luck, mixed with genetics, and a lot…
EPA Finalized Rule for Exclusion Zones for Pesticide Applications
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a new rule changing exclusion zones for pesticide applications. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler recently announced that the agency had provided some clarification for Application…
EPA Approves New Dicamba Registrations
…they need to make plans for their 2021 growing season,” EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in a news release. “After reviewing substantial amounts of new information, conducting scientific assessments based…
USMCA First Ever Trade Deal to Include Environmental Provisions
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler says the United States Mexico Canada Trade Agreement is the first of its kind when it comes to environmental provisions. In a media call…
Friends of the California State Fair Celebrates Agriculture Achievement – Awards $44,000 in Student Scholarships
…from around the state who have received $1,000 – $2,500. Award recipients include: Lindsay Mendonca, Fresno Abigail Greeno, Roseville Josephine Hernandez, Applegate Andrew Grivjack, San Luis Obispo Ashland Williams, Healdsburg…