…ideal climate and fertile land. But according to Woolf, the state is actively diminishing its natural advantages. “If we’re really interested in keeping food prices low, we should be investing…
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
…food we eat,” Woolf stated. “It’s just been kind of a failed effort to protect the environment and to provide secure water.” A Harsh Verdict on Water Policy Summing up…
2025-2026 California Table Grape Season: A Fresh Start to a Global Campaign
The 2025-2026 California table grape season has officially begun, marking the start of a months-long journey of harvesting, packaging, and distribution that will ensure a steady supply of premium-quality grapes…
CDFA Urges Growers to Renew Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Certification
Growers are urged to act before July 1 to complete education credits and renew their CDFA certification. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reminding growers enrolled in…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…for decades. And we’ve largely lost. We can’t convince the state to invest in infrastructure or balance environmental needs with food production.” Even with historic snowfall, Woolf says, the state…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…than 50% of the nation’s food. Yet, access to water and available acreage is shrinking. “Growers can’t plant the way they used to. They’ve got to shift water from one…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…his no-nonsense take on how to make California agriculture thrive again. Don’t Miss It! If you care about California’s farms, food, and future, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in…
Chronic Diseases Among Children Addressed in Report
…in food production and sustainability. Farmers play a fundamental role in shaping national food systems, influencing dietary options through agricultural practices and policy decisions. Without their input, the report risks…
California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance
…little bit more to do things in California than it does in Arkansas,” he says, underlining the elevated operational costs in the state. California’s significance in the national food supply…
APHIS, CDFA Expand Citrus Greening Quarantine Area
Courtesy of CDFA The USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in collaboration with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), has expanded the quarantine area for citrus greening…
Trump Administration Invests to Revitalize U.S. Lumber Industry
…initiative is designed to cut bureaucratic red tape, secure jobs, and reduce the wildfire risk plaguing American forests—particularly in California. The investment is expected to increase the supply of homegrown…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-02-25
…expert interviews, and sharp insights you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a grower, an ag policy junkie, or just someone who cares about where your food comes from, tune…
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
…account for food loss or waste, it underscores changing consumption trends and possible supply chain issues across the country. 📊 Key Highlights: 🧅 Onions saw a 1% increase, rising to…
California Board to Address Plastic Packaging in Ag Sector
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture is set to host an important meeting that could shape the future of packaging within the state’s agricultural industry. The board will…