Image by unkas/DepositPhotos image Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for AgNet West. Ag Secretary Brooke Rawlins talking about the agricultural market, which would definitely help out California. Rollins Travels the…
Almond Update: ABC Almond Leadership Program Supports FFA Scholarships
…to California FFA students. This initiative helps young leaders achieve their academic and career goals, strengthening the agricultural industry for generations to come. At the annual California FFA State Conference,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
…state’s outdated ban on autonomous agricultural equipment from the 1970s. The ban, which requires operators in tractors, conflicts with the need for autonomous vehicles due to labor shortages. The right-to-repair…
American Agriculture History Minute: Lewis and Clark Agricultural Discoveries
…Commons Mark Oppold with an American agriculture history minute explains that there were a lot of agricultural discoveries in the travels of Lewis and Clark, not just discovering new lands….
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-28-25
…hurricane outlook. The outlook predicts an above-average season with a 60% chance of above-normal activity, 30% chance of near-normal, and 10% chance of below-normal. NOAA forecasts 13-19 named storms, 6-10…
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
Pistachios In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the outlook for various crops can vary significantly based on several factors. Recently, insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities have shed light…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
…state’s water crisis. He argues that without substantial infrastructure investments, including expanded surface water storage and improved water conveyance systems, agricultural producers will struggle to sustain their operations. A crucial…
California Ag Markets Experiencing Mixed Recovery After Tariff Disruption
…highlights a major economic challenge in that sector, where producers continue to navigate an imbalance between cost of production and market pricing. The broader outlook for California’s specialty crops remains…
American Agriculture History Minute: Economic Impact of Rural Electrification
…impacted rural economies, keeping them primarily agricultural-based. He points out that businesses and factories preferred urban locations where electrical power was readily available. Mark concludes today’s program by highlighting a…
Crucial Agreement Between U.S. and Mexico Halted
…the necessity of oversight to protect consumers and safeguard agricultural interests. Without proper inspections, the risk of infested avocados reaching grocery stores and households increases, potentially leading to widespread issues…
Rollins on Major Components of the Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
…initiative focuses on streamlining and simplifying USDA tools, making essential resources more accessible and efficient for both new and multi-generational farmers. By improving the accessibility of agricultural programs and funding…
Avocado Commission Advocating for Restoration of Inspection Protocols
…Trump administration to reinstate inspectors, emphasizing the necessity of oversight to protect consumers and safeguard agricultural interests. Without proper inspections, the risk of infested avocados reaching grocery stores and households…
Rollins Lays Out Policies of Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
…sustainability. The initiative focuses on streamlining and simplifying USDA tools, making essential resources more accessible and efficient for both new and multi-generational farmers. By improving the accessibility of agricultural programs…
Rollins: “To Make America Healthy Again, We Must Make Agriculture Great Again”
…Brooke Rollins: “To Make America Healthy Again, We Must Make Agriculture Great Again” About the Reporter: Nick Papagni is the Ag Meter for AgNet West, covering national agricultural policy and…