…he is from Southern California, Gates said his previous work as a private attorney representing trucking companies brought him to the region frequently. “I love the Central Valley,” Gates said,…
Van Groningen: California’s Pumpkin King Talks Farming, Family and the Future
…and Bryan Van Groningen for the complete conversation. For pumpkins, watermelons, fall décor, school programs, fundraisers and product information, visit vgandsons.com. Van Groningen & Sons lists info@vgandsons.com as its general…
Global Cherry Production Set for Record as U.S. Crop Declines
Picked, red, ripe cherry fruits in a wooden box, on a plantation Image by caocao1211967.gmail.com/DepositPhotos Global cherry production is forecast to reach a record 5.44 million metric tons this season,…
RanchBot Brings Real-Time Water Monitoring to Agriculture
…also emphasized that satellite information can be combined with land-based sensors and other technologies to provide a more complete picture of water availability and use. Water Challenges Stretch Across the…
Diesel Prices Rise as Harvest Season Begins
…adding to the strain on agricultural operations. Patrick De Haan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com, says the current diesel market is being driven by factors beyond traditional supply and demand…
USDA Announces New Animal Welfare Standards for Dogs
…changes USDA is considering. Once released, the proposal is expected to provide an opportunity for additional public review and comment. The announcement comes as USDA continues evaluating feedback received from…
Propane Offers California Farmers an Alternative as Energy Costs Rise
…More For farmers interested in learning more about propane applications, Newland directed listeners to propane.com. For information specifically about the Propane Farm Rebate Program, he directed farmers to propane.com/farm funding,…
John Duarte: Water, Crops and California Ag Future
…saying long-term trials have shown strong production results compared with UCV1 seedling material. Almond production is also coming in below expectations in many areas, according to Duarte. He discussed the…
John Duarte Discusses California Ag, Water and Energy
…Duarte and Michael Newland on your favorite podcast app or visit AgNetWest.com for the complete interviews. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sponsored Content Parka Helps California Citrus Growers…
Shannon Douglass Discusses Wolves, Labor and California Agriculture
…foods is important for building healthier communities and helping young people understand where their food comes from. Wolves Creating Growing Problems for Ranchers One of the biggest concerns discussed was…
John Duarte Discusses California Water, Agriculture and Policy
…communities. He says California needs a strategy that provides abundant surface water for both farms and communities. Another major topic is Proposition 1 and California’s investment in water infrastructure. Duarte…
World Ag Expo Celebrates 60 Years of Connecting Agriculture
…schools and agricultural organizations can expect from the 2027 event. From its international reach and massive volunteer effort to agricultural education and community involvement, Lausten explained why the World Ag…
Young Farmer Dolce Calandra Carries Family Legacy Forward
…business toward the scale of some of the company’s other commodity programs. Tree Fruit Season Brings Challenges At the time of Papagni’s visit, Wildwood was packing its final white peach…
California Cantaloupes Use Social Media to Reach Younger Consumers
…visit CaliforniaCantaloupes.com, where links to the industry’s social channels are available. The campaign represents a larger shift in how agricultural commodities communicate with consumers. Instead of waiting for younger shoppers…