…often limit tools farmers can use, from pest control in almond orchards to irrigation management. Yet farmers continue to innovate. Del Bosque notes that drip irrigation has reduced water use…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…(ERS): Net farm income in 2025 is projected at $179.5 billion, up 40.7% from 2024—the second-highest on record. Median farm household income, however, is projected to decline by $1,189 in…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…sits at a crossroads. Wildfires, water shortages, shrinking farms, international competition, and a broken immigration system are reshaping the industry. Yet hope remains in innovation, community engagement, and legislative reforms…
California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
…the potential for these tools to improve efficiency and offset labor shortages. These investments, along with careful crop management, help farmers remain competitive in a challenging global market. Competing with…
Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
…for weddings, baby showers, engagements, and wine tastings. Nick Papagni of AgNet West recently visited the winery, highlighting its charm: “This is the nicest winery ever. If you want to…
California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations
…and help farmers sustain crops, communities, and the state’s economy. Advocacy Is Key to Survival Active involvement in advocacy groups ensures farmers’ voices are heard. Genasci encourages participation in local…
Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson
…almond and pistachio acreage in coming years. “It all comes down to water,” he said, stressing the need for long-term infrastructure to capture and store more of the state’s rainfall….
California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: Marlena Paolilli
…invest in storytelling. For the full conversation with Marlena Paolilli and more insights into California’s evolving wine industry, listen to the AgNet News Hour at AgNetWest.com Listen to previous AgNet…
Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry
…in California agriculture. Today, Cry Baby Wine is known for its Chardonnay, Red Blend, Petite Syrah, and its innovative ventures into non-alcoholic and CBD-infused wines—an area where Marlena and her…
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
…conditions. Innovations in Water Use and Shelf Life Addressing growing concerns about water efficiency, Syngenta collaborates with its Biologicals team to test water-use efficiency products. These trials aim to improve…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
…perspective to an industry that welcomed her with open arms. “I compare agriculture to sports,” she said. “It’s a tight-knit community where everyone knows everyone. It feels like family.” Kern…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
…the coming months. “At the end of the day, it’s going to be about consuming inventory,” he said. For the full interview with Nick Folio and more ag policy insights,…
Future Leaders Shine at Florida FFA
…a resume, hire them immediately. These are the greatest people I’ve ever met.” The officers not only impressed with their professionalism but also with their leadership in running the Expo…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…the cows, flush the lanes, and then irrigate crops. People think we’re wasteful, but we’re not. We know how to use it right.” He believes the state must invest in…