…Easy—But It’s a Story Worth Telling “We put seeds in the ground and we produce a crop and it feeds a nation,” said Leimgruber. “There’s nothing bad or wrong about…
Del Monte Foods Chapter 11 Signals Shift in Food Industry
…has been steadily losing ground. This shift has been accelerated by inflation, driving consumers toward more affordable store brands. Adding to Del Monte’s troubles is the 50% tariff on imported…
California Pear Yields Set for Strong Comeback in 2025
After a challenging 2024 season, the California pear industry is poised for a major rebound. Growers across the state anticipate harvesting 2.4 million 36-pound box equivalents in 2025—a 41% increase…
Solar Push Sparks Water, Ethics Concerns in California
…the unintended consequences of solar development on farmland. AgNet West’s own Josh McGill investigated the issue and found a troubling contradiction: while farmers are restricted from pumping groundwater due to…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
The Almond Board of California (ABC) recently hosted a high-level agricultural trade delegation from Morocco, marking a significant step in deepening U.S.–Moroccan relations in food and agriculture. Coordinated in partnership…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
AgNet News Hour – Labor Solutions, Walnut Momentum, and Global Almond Growth On today’s AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill deliver an insightful pre-Independence Day show that…
Three Sisters: America’s Oldest Crop Collaboration
…the ground, suppressing weeds and conserving moisture. Beans climbed the corn stalks while fixing nitrogen into the soil to enhance fertility. This natural symbiosis created a sustainable, nutrient-rich farming practice…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…platforms, chutes and a multitude of replacement parts for nut harvesting and harvesting equipment and much more! Both our in-store and outside sales staff have the knowledge to answer any…
Almond Board Advances China Trade Talks
…the June edition of the Almond Bites podcast at almonds.com. Lorrie Boyer with AgNet West reporting. Almond Board Advances China Trade Talks Sponsored Content Purina Podcast: Managing for Success from…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-26-25
…delivers critical updates and candid insights. Tune in for expert interviews, real-time commentary, and this week’s Almond Byte from the Almond Board of California. Morning Views and Labor Blues Nick…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…grounded. Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame Farming Life on the Westside Joel Allen’s operation in Firebaugh, California includes a diverse rotation: pistachios, wheat, corn silage,…
Grape growers, take note! What pest can turn your vineyard into a nightmare overnight?
…its unique dual-action formula. Find out how Senstar knocks out vine mealybugs—and why timing and coverage are critical to managing this tough pest. Don’t miss this gritty, ground-level insight into…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25
…Firebaugh, shares a boots-on-the-ground perspective of what it takes to run a successful West Side operation—growing pistachios, cantaloupes, corn silage, and grains. With a career that started in 1987, Allen…
Cotton, and Cotton Gin, Helped Shape American Ag Economy
…1616, colonists were harvesting cotton along Virginia’s James River. But it was in 1793 when Eli Whitney revolutionized the cotton industry with the invention of the cotton gin. This simple…