…load boards, forcing ag-based freight—like hay and silage—from Idaho and Utah into direct competition with bulk shipments for companies like Amazon and UPS. Trucking Companies Under Siege Foglio laid out…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…ag itself: adaptive, strategic, and relentlessly committed. “I’ve been at Helena for 20 years now,” Anderson reflects, “and before that with another company for 10 to 15 years. I’ve seen…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…could be the key to a fairer playing field for American agriculture. Plus, find out how upcoming trade talks in Peru might open new export opportunities for California growers. The…
California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance
…so much to make the application,” Anderson notes, citing strict Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) requirements and the mandatory licensing of pest control advisors (PCAs). The complexity doesn’t stop at…
Western Mountain Snowpack Experiencing Accelerated Melting
Diminishing snowpack will cause reductions in summer stream flows in the Pacific Northwest. U.S. Forest Service photo. The accelerated melting of Western Mountain snowpack, driven by unusually warm temperatures in…
APHIS, CDFA Expand Citrus Greening Quarantine Area
…significant threat to California’s citrus industry, which is a vital part of the state’s agriculture. Researchers and agricultural officials continue to work on strategies for disease management, including biological control…
Key Dates for Growers and Agricultural Professionals
…🔗 More Info: almonds.com Join 25 leading experts as they present cutting-edge research and insights into almond production. This event is tailored for growers and PCAs and provides a comprehensive…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…does not affect tariffs on steel, aluminum, and imported automobiles. The Trump administration plans to appeal the decision. The panel expressed skepticism about the ruling’s long-term impact. In this segment,…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…no insurance, and they’re not coming back anytime soon. The 17% hike with State Farm, that’s been in the works forever because, guess why? We didn’t cut our brush. We…
Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
…for the past 15 years. His solution? Remove regulatory overreach and prioritize working Californians. He promised to roll back harmful regulations, slash bureaucracy, and remove ideologues from key agencies like…
Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer Sounds Alarm on California Ag Issues
…want to save our farmers.” She points to her website, DairyGirlDiaries.com, where concerned citizens can find contact information for key legislators, background information, and the latest updates. Stephanie is active…
Hay and Alfalfa Market Update
Fir0002/Flagstaffotos, via Wikimedia Commons AgNet West reporter Nick Papagni talked with Nick Foglio from Foglio Commodities. He asked Nick: Are we going to have some good news heading into June…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…is competitive. So, you’ve got some cheap commodities right now that this alfalfa market is having a hard time to compete against. Almond holes are down. Alfalfa is replaceable to the dairymen…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…can get people working on our family farms and people who care about the environment working together on soil, working together on water. There’s a lot of room for that….