…exports,” said Jacobsen. “For every five drops that enters the Delta, four goes out the bay.” Jacobsen emphasized that ignoring upstream issues will continue to undermine the reliability of water…
Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming
…said Jacobsen, when asked about solar panels encroaching on agricultural land. “Ultimately, the end game for some is just to not see us farming or living here anymore.” Jacobsen emphasized…
Fresno County Farm Bureau: Advocating for Agriculture Since 1917
CEO Ryan Jacobsen on the Bureau’s Role in a Changing Regulatory Landscape Nick Papagni, also known as “The Ag Meter”, sat down with Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County…
California Ag Water Outlook: Hope from Ryan Jacobsen
Fresno Farm Bureau CEO Shares Insight on Long-Term Water Reform In an interview with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, on AgNet West, Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm…
How Athletics Fueled Farm Leadership
Nick Papagni of AgNet West sat down with Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, to explore the surprising connection between athletics and agriculture. For Jacobsen—a fourth-generation California…
Ryan Jacobsen: Defending California Agriculture
Advocating for California Ag: Ryan Jacobsen on Water, Policy, and the Valley’s Future Ryan Jacobsen: Defending California Agriculture Agriculture and Advocacy: A Lifelong Mission Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno…
Tropical Storm Impacts ‘Not as Significant’ As Initially Projected for Fresno Ag
…hardest with historic rains which caused flooding in several areas. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen said the area did not experience as much turbulent weather as was originally…
Fresno County Agriculture Hits $8 Billion Milestone
…which was a big deal for us,” said Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen. The 2021 Fresno County Crop and Livestock Report shows that the total gross production value…
2020 Crop Report Puts Fresno County at the Top Once Again
…again was the number one agricultural county in the United States for agricultural production,” said Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen. “It’s really because of the incredible diversity of…
‘Unprecedented’ Water Allocation for State Water Project
…levels being exceptionally low and what DWR expects to be a third dry year. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen said that after the dry conditions of 2021, it…
Summer Heat Made for Unique Year for Some Fresno County Producers
The heatwave over the summer months made for some unique circumstances for some Fresno area growers. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen explained that during most drought years, crop…
Almond Shipments Staying Strong Despite Pandemic Challenges
Despite the lingering challenges presented by COVID, it appears that overall almond shipments remain strong. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen said it has been a bit of a…
Current Agricultural Labor Market ‘Extraordinarily Concerning’
…labor-intensive parts of the season. Despite the concerning labor market early on, Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen said the extent of the labor constraints has caught many off…
Uncertainty Remains as Some Markets Begin to Pick Up Demand
As markets for agricultural products begin to increase their demand, some uncertainty remains. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen said that the slow reopening of some schools was a…