In an era where wildlife conservation often collides with agricultural practices, the issue of livestock depredation by gray wolves in California has garnered significant attention. The California Department of Fish…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, agricultural consultant and American Pistachio Growers board chairman Rich Kreps voiced strong concerns over water allocations for California’s Westside farmers. Rich…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…dedicated space to explore the full spectrum of almond production science. Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit Sebastian Saa, Associate Director of Agricultural Research for the Almond Board, says…
Rooted in Legacy: Daniel Jackson Reflects on Family Tree Farms’ Origins
…work, and agricultural tradition—a legacy still thriving in California’s fertile ground. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
Birth of the Rotary Corn Planter: A Milestone in Agricultural Innovation
American Agriculture History Minute: Deere and Mansour’s Breakthrough in the 1800s In the mid-1800s, the American agricultural industry faced a critical need: a more accurate corn planting solution. Rising to…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grants
…its Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA), within the Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (OARS), is now accepting concept proposals for the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) Grant…
California’s Water Crisis: Time to Turn Policy into Action
…vital agricultural lands, this water was diverted to the ocean—wasted due to regulatory inaction and a system mired in policies that many consider obsolete. Impact on Federal and State Water…
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg
…into the agricultural industry during a recent conversation with AgNet West. As one of the world’s largest grower, packer, and shippers of tree fruit and blueberries, Family Tree Farms stands…
Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland
…look at the agricultural future of California’s Central Valley. Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, reporting for AgNetWest. Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland You can read,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
Catch Today’s AgNet News Hour – Essential Updates for Farmers and Ranchers! Good morning and happy Tuesday to all our farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners! Join Nick Papagni and Josh…
Bayer May Exit Glyphosate Business Amid Mounting Legal Pressure
…became the most widely used herbicide in the world. It was a cornerstone of the agricultural weed control toolkit. But after Bayer acquired Monsanto in 2018, it also inherited thousands…
California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality
A Promising Outlook for 2025’s Table Grape Crop In a recent update from AgNet West, Nick Papagni—known as “The Ag Meter”—spoke with Ian LeMay, President and CEO of the California…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
Pistachios Gaining Traction Worldwide As the 2025 pistachio season approaches, the global outlook for this California-grown nut is exceptionally bright. Rich Kreps, a pistachio farmer, board chairman of the American…
Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side Farmers Just a Myth?
…Farmers Just a Myth? “I think that’s a mythical dream. It shouldn’t be.” For decades, water policies shaped by environmental objectives have diverted critical supplies away from agricultural communities. According…