Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag-Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” discuss ongoing trade negotiations, noting limited progress …
California’s Agriculture Industry Faces Urgent Aging Challenge
California’s agriculture industry faces an urgent challenge: the aging workforce. The average age of farmers in the state has risen to 59.2 years, signaling a growing need for young and …
Grant Funding Available Through USDA Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking significant steps to strengthen local and specialty crop industries by allocating substantial grant funding. These initiatives aim to boost local agricultural markets, …
Sewage Dump from Mexico Continues into San Diego County
District 5 San Diego County supervisor Jim Desmond is at it again with this sewage issue in Tijuana Mexico heading to San Diego. We’ve done this story already and nothing …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-15-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag-Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer along with Guest Host, Josh McGill discuss the current state of trade and …
Effect Tariffs have on the Shipping Industry
Jeff Cox from Best Drayage who specializes in the shipping industry of California and what effect will the tariffs have on the local industry… Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
California Tomato Growers and Processors Agree to Reduction Per Ton from Last Season
MorningStar, the leading global tomato processor in Los Banos California, operates three of the world‘s largest tomato dedicated factories supplying over 40% of the US market. The California tomato growers …
A Showcase of Cutting-Edge Agricultural Technology
The 2025 Farm Robotics Challenge, hosted by the University of California and the AI Institute for Next-Generation Food Systems, was a showcase of cutting-edge agricultural technology, bringing together the brightest …
California “Fig Power”
99% of figs grown United States come out of the central Valley of California such as Fresno, Madera, and Merced counties. Growing up in the northwest part of Fresno, the …
Registration Now Open for the 2025 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
Registration is now open for the highly anticipated 2025 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. The event takes place Aug. 20–21at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Growers and industry professionals …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-14-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Ag-Net News Hour hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” examine rapid economic shifts in the U.S., focusing …
Tariff 90-day Deal USA and China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the tariff agreement between China and the United States to pause tariffs for 90 days, highlighting the productive nature of the talks held in Lake …
CDFA Seeking Qualified Applicants for Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently seeking qualified applicants for four vacancies on the Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee. This specialized committee serves a crucial …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-13-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag-Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,“ discussed recent trade developments, highlighting a significant …