…in agriculture. This platform fostered dialogue on shared challenges and innovative practices in climate-smart farming, benefiting both U.S. and Moroccan producers. The tour also included a stop at the Port…
Jeff Bitter on Challenges and Cycles in the Grape Industry
…whole lot of shining stars out there.” The ongoing industry slump has led to significant changes across the state. “We’re seeing a lot of vineyard acreage being pulled out, abandoned,…
Prop 12 Sparks Pricing Concerns for Pork Producers and Consumers
…year for operators adjusting to this change.” Stay tuned for more updates on Prop 12’s impact on family farms and the food supply chain. Nick Papagni, the Ag Meter for…
Call to Prioritize California Farming Amid Environmental Controversy
…in the Delta.” He emphasized that today’s public discourse often lacks historical context and overlooks the complexity of human-driven ecological changes over time. Will Farming Ever Be the Priority? As…
California Ag Water Outlook: Hope from Ryan Jacobsen
…there’s a rare opening at the federal level to drive lasting change. He recalled former President Trump’s early executive actions focused on California’s water issues and noted the significance of…
How One Sticker United California Agriculture
…Job Depends on Ag” became a rallying cry for California agriculture. 📚 Explore More: Check out our other featured posts to see how California’s ag community continues to inspire change,…
Almond Update: The Power of Participation — A Grower’s Perspective on Almond Board Committees
…“If you want to change something, the best way is to show up,” he said. To learn more or find out how you can get involved with a committee, visit…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-19-25
…rep Mike Sonke, who underscored the value of getting involved in Almond Board of California committees to drive change and strengthen grower collaboration. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…everything from war and trade to AI and climate change. But noticeably absent from their formal agenda? Agriculture. That’s why the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture launched a concurrent…
California Citrus Shines: Jesse Silva Highlights Quality, Demand, and Imports
…you can support U.S.-grown fruit is really key for a lot of these retailers, especially the local grown area retailers here in California.” California’s unique climate plays a key role…
Ryan Jacobsen: Defending California Agriculture
…see real change.” Join the Movement Jacobsen welcomes all supporters of agriculture to join the Fresno County Farm Bureau, regardless of occupation. “We need everyone—farmers, consumers, advocates. Without a seat…
California’s Water Crisis: Time to Turn Policy into Action
…direction to address it. However, that direction has yet to translate into meaningful change. Papagni urges that the time for talk is over—what is needed now is decisive action. “We…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-11-25
…serious health alert: Valley Fever cases are rising across the Central Valley. Some are blaming climate change, but our hosts say the real culprit is a lack of water. Tune…
American Agriculture History Minute: Switching to Electric Power from Kerosene
…were still impossible without power. American Agriculture History Minute: Switching to Electric Power from Kerosene That would all change in the early 1930s. In fact, for many rural Americans in…