New Federal Funding and Plans to Prevent Livestock Crisis The New World Screwworm is back in the spotlight—and not without serious concern. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins recently described the …
Fresno County Farm Bureau: Advocating for Agriculture Since 1917
CEO Ryan Jacobsen on the Bureau’s Role in a Changing Regulatory Landscape Nick Papagni, also known as “The Ag Meter”, sat down with Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County …
Educating California: Why Farming Deserves a Greater Voice
In an era when agriculture often finds itself misunderstood by those far removed from farm life, voices from the industry are calling for a new focus: education. In a recent …
California Farming at a Crossroads
Daniel Jackson Warns of Looming Food Security Crisis A Disconnect Between Policy and Reality In a recent interview on AgNet West, Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms voiced deep frustration …
Call to Prioritize California Farming Amid Environmental Controversy
A Generational Crisis in the Delta Rich Kreps of Ultra Gro — a pistachio grower and board chairman of American Pistachio Growers — voiced growing frustration over how environmental narratives …
California Ag Water Outlook: Hope from Ryan Jacobsen
Fresno Farm Bureau CEO Shares Insight on Long-Term Water Reform In an interview with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, on AgNet West, Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm …
California’s Beef Industry Faces Historic Supply Shortage
A Deepening Crisis in California’s Meat Industry Darren Hill, a seasoned sales manager at JD Food in Fresno, California, recently sat down to discuss the growing challenges in the state’s …
How One Sticker United California Agriculture
A Movement Rooted in California Agriculture Ten years ago, a simple green sticker with bold white lettering began to appear on trucks, barns, and storefronts across California’s Central Valley. That …
King’s River Packing Tackles Citrus Challenges
In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Jesse Silva, Vice President of Sales at King’s River Packing, shared his insights on the unique challenges and opportunities facing California’s …
“My Job Depends on Ag”; A Message that Stuck, and Gave Back
In a world of slogans, few have stuck—literally and figuratively—like “My Job Depends on Ag.” Born from a conversation between Erik Wilson and Steve Malanca, the phrase became more than …
How Athletics Fueled Farm Leadership
Nick Papagni of AgNet West sat down with Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, to explore the surprising connection between athletics and agriculture. For Jacobsen—a fourth-generation California …
California’s Meat Industry Faces Historic Supply Crunch
Darren Hill of JD Food Discusses Beef Shortages, Rising Costs, and the Future of Meat in California In a candid conversation with “The Ag Meter,” Darren Hill, sales manager at …
Spring Rainfall Bring Thrip Challenges to California Citrus Growers
Battling Pests Amid a Strong Citrus Set In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Jesse Silva of Kings River Packing in Sanger, California, shed light on a significant …
“My Job Depends on AG”: California’s Farming Backbone
California’s Central Valley is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world — and for many, agriculture isn’t just a way of life, it’s their livelihood. The phrase …