U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins appeared before the House Agriculture Committee this week, presenting an assertive outline of the USDA’s priorities and accomplishments during her first 118 days in …
Addressing Wolf-Livestock Conflicts: California’s Innovative Approach
In an era where wildlife conservation often collides with agricultural practices, the issue of livestock depredation by gray wolves in California has garnered significant attention. The California Department of Fish …
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, agricultural consultant and American Pistachio Growers board chairman Rich Kreps voiced strong concerns over water allocations for California’s Westside farmers. Despite …
Fighting for the Future: Petaluma Dairy Farmer Speaks Out on Land Threats
In a powerful update from AgNet West, fifth-generation Petaluma dairy farmer Stephanie Moreda-Arend sounded the alarm about ongoing threats to family farms in Point Reyes. Moreta-Arend says a coalition of …
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
The Almond Board of California is set to host its inaugural Production Research Summit on June 18 at the DoubleTree in Modesto, a milestone event designed to deliver deep, science-based …
Rooted in Legacy: Daniel Jackson Reflects on Family Tree Farms’ Origins
In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms shared the powerful origin story behind one of the largest grower-packer-shippers of stone fruit and …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-12-25
Tune in to Today’s AgNet News Hour: Updates, Insights & Opportunities for Our Farmers Today’s AgNet News Hour is packed with essential updates and insights that every farmer and ag …
Birth of the Rotary Corn Planter: A Milestone in Agricultural Innovation
American Agriculture History Minute: Deere and Mansour’s Breakthrough in the 1800s In the mid-1800s, the American agricultural industry faced a critical need: a more accurate corn planting solution. Rising to …
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that its Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA), within the Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (OARS), is now …
July 15th Deadline: FSA Urges Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reminding producers across the country to submit their crop acreage reports ahead of the rapidly approaching July 15th deadline. “These …
California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action
Stuart Woolf of Woolf Farming and Processing Urges Immediate Solutions to a Growing Emergency In an interview with Nick Papagni of AgNet West, Stuart Woolf — CEO of Woolf Farming …
Mangoes May Boost Heart Health in Postmenopausal Women
Researchers link daily mango consumption to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Nutrition Association suggests that eating mangoes may offer heart …
California’s Water Crisis: Time to Turn Policy into Action
Executive Orders Ignored as Fresh Water is Lost to the Ocean Despite direct orders from both President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom to prioritize delivering fresh water to …
Blue Diamond Growers to Close Iconic Sacramento Plant
Shifting Operations to Turlock and Salida Sacramento-based Blue Diamond Growers has announced plans to phase out operations at its historic Midtown processing plant, a facility that has stood as a …