…industry is shaped heavily by processors. Kreps explained that Stewart Resnick of The Wonderful Company usually sets the tone, coming out this year with an initial low price of 95…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…international competition grows fiercer. Regulatory compliance costs alone have increased by 1,400% in the past 15 years, according to Farm Bureau data. Many family farms, particularly small and mid-sized operations,…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
…– markjr@wildwoodex.com Jose Nunez – jose@nuneztt.com Papagni closed by reminding listeners that The Ag Meter will continue providing updates on California freight and trucking policy as changes develop week by…
Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
…to higher education, allowing him to attend Gonzaga University in Washington through the ROTC program. Over a distinguished 23-year career, Rios led troops in combat operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and…
Mike Harvey: Farming, Faith & Leading California’s Youth
…in recent American history—the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, hosted by Turning Point USA. Held in a massive stadium seating around 75,000 people, the event drew crowds so large that…
Mike Harvey and Lorenzo Rios Share Powerful Stories on AgNet News Hour
…events he’s ever witnessed. He stressed the importance of youth leadership, saying groups like FFA, Turning Point USA, and 5-11 give kids the tools to find their voice and future…
Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California
…five-point plan to keep the pest out of the United States. The hosts praised the quick communication from Mexico, noting that early warnings are critical to protecting livestock and food…
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…Hill said the industry is now adapting. The price gap between compliant and non-compliant pork has narrowed. Non-compliant pork—produced outside California—can still be sold if it undergoes further processing in…
Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…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
…remarkable aspects of California’s wine industry is its commitment to sustainability: 90% of California wines are produced in a certified sustainable winery. 65% of vineyard acreage is certified sustainable. 95%…
California Wine Month Highlights Sustainability and Innovation: Julie Berge of the Wine Institute Shares Industry Outlook
…The state produces 81% of all U.S. wine, making it the fourth-largest wine producer in the world, behind only France, Italy, and Spain. With 6,200 wineries across 49 counties, California…
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….