…sessions, the event will host a career fair for agricultural employers. Companies such as Fowler Packing, Moonlight, Fresno Equipment Company, Sun-Maid, and HMC Farms will be present to meet Reedley…
My Job Depends on Ag: How a Grassroots Sticker Campaign Grew Into a Movement Supporting California Agriculture
…huge, and this campaign helps spread the message.” To learn how to get a sticker or support the program, visit AgNetWest.com or email Nick at nick@agnetmedia.com. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
…A Time to Celebrate Every September, the industry comes together for California Wine Month, a celebration that coincides with harvest season. It’s a time to highlight the cultural significance of…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
…executive order. The deal includes a 15% baseline tariff on imports and a commitment to expand rice purchases by 75%. Matoian tied this directly to the pistachio industry, stressing that…
California Wine Month Highlights Sustainability and Innovation: Julie Berge of the Wine Institute Shares Industry Outlook
…with unique histories and vintages that add to wine’s storytelling appeal. “Wine is about connection,” she said, encouraging young people to explore through wine tastings. The Institute’s website, discovercaliforniawines.com, offers…
Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity
…underscored that collaboration, genetics, and nutrition are the keys to keeping beef-on-dairy competitive long term. The second edition of the Beef on Dairy Industry Report is now available at PurinaMills.com/dairy-beef….
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…nowhere,” with uncertainty keeping fields idle instead of productive. Agrivoltaics and the Push for Solar The conversation then shifted to agrivoltaics, the idea of combining solar energy production with agriculture….
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…June—the highest since 2022. Domestic yogurt consumption rose 12.2%, while overall use of milk solids grew 3%. Competitiveness and Global Pressures Papagni noted the difficulty of competing with countries paying…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…the Nisei Farmers League, to advance HR 4393, the Dignity Act. The bill offers pathways for long-term farmworkers who have contributed to U.S. communities, while tightening border security, mandating E-verify,…
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
…rosé has even been featured at local restaurants like Saison, receiving praise for its presentation and flavor. For inquiries or to schedule a visit: Email: ziveliwinery@gmail.com Website: ziveliwinery.com Whether you’re…
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
…Tastes Paolilli explained that California’s wine sector continues to battle an oversupply of grapes, a problem rooted in the pandemic and compounded by an influx of new producers. With over…
Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry
Marlena Paolilli From Italian Restaurants to California Wine Marlena Paolilli is no stranger to food, family, and tradition. Coming from one of the Central Valley’s most iconic Italian families, her…