Inside the San Joaquin Valley’s Tree Fruit Pipeline In a recent conversation with Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms, headquartered in Reedley, California, the complexities of managing fresh stone fruit …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-11-25
Tune In: AgNet News Hour – Where Farming Meets the Future! Today’s AgNet News Hour is packed with stories that every California farmer and ag enthusiast needs to hear. We’re …
American Agriculture History Minute: Switching to Electric Power from Kerosene
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute reports that by the 1930, more than 90% of rural homes still used kerosene lamps for lighting. Running water and indoor bathrooms …
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg
Rooted in Resilience: A Family Legacy Reimagined Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms shared his inspiring journey into the agricultural industry during a recent conversation with AgNet West. As one …
Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland
Stuart Woolf of Woolf Farming and Processing is confronting a hard truth: farming in Fresno County’s west side is becoming increasingly unsustainable due to water scarcity. Speaking with AgNetWest, Woolf …
Rich Kreps Sounds Alarm on California’s Water Storage Failures
Rich Kreps, pistachio grower and chairman of the American Pistachio Growers Board, is calling attention to California’s mismanagement of water resources, especially on the west side of Fresno. Speaking with …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
Catch Today’s AgNet News Hour – Essential Updates for Farmers and Ranchers! Good morning and happy Tuesday to all our farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners! Join Nick Papagni and Josh …
Wine Grape Growers Asked to Vote on Extension of Pierce’s Disease Program
Ballots Due June 12 for Assessment Program Supporting Critical Research California wine grape growers are being urged to submit their ballots by Thursday, June 12, to vote on extending the …
Bayer May Exit Glyphosate Business Amid Mounting Legal Pressure
Billions in Lawsuits Push Company to Rethink Its Role in Herbicide Market After years of mounting legal battles and costly settlements, Bayer is signaling it may soon exit the glyphosate …
USDA Office Closures Scaled Back Amid Growing Tensions and Revisions
Revised DOGE List Reduces Planned Closures and Projected Savings The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will now close fewer than half of the offices initially targeted under the Department of …
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses-an Important Part of American Agriculture History
Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute says One-room schoolhouses are an important part of American agriculture history. Early settlers knew the importance of education since a large portion …
California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality
A Promising Outlook for 2025’s Table Grape Crop In a recent update from AgNet West, Nick Papagni—known as “The Ag Meter”—spoke with Ian LeMay, President and CEO of the California …
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
Pistachios Gaining Traction Worldwide As the 2025 pistachio season approaches, the global outlook for this California-grown nut is exceptionally bright. Rich Kreps, a pistachio farmer, board chairman of the American …
Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side Farmers Just a Myth?
Holding the Line on Water Policy In a candid interview with Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter,” Stuart Woolfe of Woolfe Farming and Processing expressed a deep frustration shared by many …