…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…
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
…broccoli and cauliflower. The trials mark Syngenta’s third year of testing in the region, with multiple sowing phases starting in June, ensuring comprehensive data for variety development. Testing and Developing…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
…Fairgrounds. The event hosts 5,000 second- to fourth-grade students, teaching them where their food comes from. “A lot of kids think chocolate milk comes from brown cows or that food…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
…the program was an in-depth interview with Nick Folio of Folio Commodities, who provided updates on hay markets, dairy economics, and trucking industry challenges. Folio explained that alfalfa markets remain…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…compliance, Nicol said that the state’s rules often put local growers at a disadvantage compared to competitors in other states and countries. He emphasized the need for a balanced approach…
California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
…innovations across the Golden State. Anker, a third-generation dairyman, shares how his family’s operation balances cow comfort with fluctuating market conditions. From citrus peel feed to molasses treats, he explains…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…groundwater picture is especially complicated, with 12 Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) managing three sub-basins. This fractured structure leads to poor communication and a lack of public understanding about the crisis’s…
Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than Ever
When it comes to raising healthy dairy calves, producers are increasingly paying attention to what’s happening inside the animal—specifically, gut health for baby calves. According to experts like Dr. Jill…
Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper Revolution
…factory in Chicago in 1847. In 1902, the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company merged with the Deering Harvester Company and three other businesses to form the International Harvester Company. University of…
Trucking in Crisis: Mark Wood Sounds the Alarm on California Freight
…guessed it, freight will take center stage. Full interview coming soon on AgNetWest.com Subscribe to the AgNet West podcast on your favorite app. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
California Dairy in the Spotlight: Generations of Dedication and a Future of Uncertainty
…community reflect the strength and legacy of California’s dairy families. The episode dove into the many challenges facing dairymen in California—from relentless regulation and water scarcity to labor hurdles and…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
…open more doors for farmers across the country. But the real meat of today’s show comes from an extended interview with Sonny Toor of Valley Pride Ag Company. Toor shares…