…look at the agricultural future of California’s Central Valley. Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, reporting for AgNetWest. Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland You can read,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
…cherry heist in the San Joaquin Valley. As cherry prices soar, criminals are increasingly targeting these high-value crops. We break down how to protect your farm and what’s driving these…
California’s Salinas Valley Produce Operations Coming Up
Markon Cooperative is hosting a series of customer tours in California’s Salinas Valley, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their produce operations. These guided tours will showcase their production methods and…
American Agriculture History Minute: Why a Farmland Auction Draws a Crowd
…in 2025, temperatures outside in central Iowa nearly zero, a group so large it was standing room only. Why? They were watching an Iowa farm change hands for the first…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
A Valley Legacy Rooted in Grit For Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms, farming isn’t just a business — it’s a family legacy dating back to the Great Depression. His…
California Table Grape Season Kicks Off Strong: Ian LeMay Shares Optimism for 2025-26
The California table grape season is off to a strong start, with early harvest beginning in Coachella Valley and optimism high for quality and export strength. President Ian LeMay discusses…
Stuart Woolf: “Farmers Are the Greatest Environmentalists We Have”
…Environmentalists We Have” “Farming that land and tilling it… I do think the growers are kind of the proprietors of the great open spaces throughout the valley,” said Woolf. “I…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-06-25
…offer a sustainable future, even creating a potential California agave spirit industry to rival Napa Valley’s wine scene. Stuart dives deep into how he’s using agave as a water-wise alternative…
California Farmers Gain Water Access
The Bureau of Reclamation has announced an increase in 2025 water supply allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors south of California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta. The updated allocations reflect improved…
Honoring Agricultural Roots: Nick Anderson Reflects on Valley Farming Legacy
…Agriculture PACs and voiced appreciation for younger generations getting involved in sustaining and improving the industry. A Valley Worth Remembering The San Joaquin Valley remains a cornerstone of American agriculture,…
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview
…Focus Hilton is especially passionate about issues impacting California’s agricultural sector and energy production in Kern County and the broader Central Valley. “A lot of the fixes are regulatory,” he…
Western Tree Nut Association Backs Expansion of Agricultural Chipping to Curb Emissions
The Western Tree Nut Association has officially endorsed the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District’s proposal to secure funding for expanding California’s agricultural chipping industry—a key move toward…
Nick Anderson on Resilience in California Agriculture: “Being Uncomfortable Just Makes You Better”
…fertile expanses of the San Joaquin Valley to the coastal fields near San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria, Anderson’s insights reflect the challenges and adaptability required to keep farming thriving…
2025-2026 California Table Grape Season: A Fresh Start to a Global Campaign
…for consumers across the globe. 2025-2026 California Table Grape Season: A Fresh Start to a Global Campaign Harvesting Kicks Off in Coachella Valley The season begins in California’s Coachella Valley,…