…better-tasting varieties to market.” He praised the role of technology and automation, noting that the industry is evolving quickly. “From robotics to new breeding programs, agriculture is attracting computer scientists…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…explained: Good Actor Provision Reinstated Elsewhere At Kings County’s 2024 hearing, GSAs were told good actor provisions did not apply. Months later, in the Tule Subbasin, two GSAs were granted…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
…enforcement” of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) — a battle that could reshape how water is managed across the state. Ference explained that the Kings County Farm Bureau filed…
Homestead Act and America’s Westward Expansion
Photo by Roger Starnes Sr on Unsplash Reaching the Mississippi: The Edge of the Frontier Citation: Act of May 20, 1862 (Homestead Act), Public Law 37-64 (12 STAT 392); 5/20/1862;…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…people understand this better than Ryan Jacobsen, President and CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau and a fourth-generation California farmer. In a recent conversation on the Ag Meter, Jacobsen…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…“It’s a win-win — more water, safer levees, and better flow management.” Recharge groundwater — Using percolation basins and paleo channels identified by radar, he said, “We can refill the…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…of Farming As discussions turned to the potential impact of Proposition 50, Ring didn’t hesitate to share his concern. “It probably will [hurt farming],” he said. “Hopefully not too much,…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
…her journey in agriculture. Championing Legislative Advocacy: A Focus on Prop 50 As President-elect of CWA, Nanette’s role involves monitoring legislation and identifying policies that impact agriculture across California. One…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…the fruit and promote better external color. California’s unique combination of summer heat (which builds sugar) and winter cold (which triggers natural color development) is essential to producing the bright…
Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
…2.73 billion, as higher damage rates and lower net edible yields take effect. “There’s good product out there,” Toor said, “but the actual sellable volume is smaller, which helps support…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…season. Despite this, Toor expects a firm market through February, when bloom and new-crop expectations begin shaping prices again. Imports, Organic Pressure, and Domestic Consumption While imports rarely impact U.S….
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…indicating that the U.S. might buy more Argentine beef to bring down prices, Trump unintentionally sent both live and feeder cattle markets to their daily limits. That impact reached all…
Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
…need a place to grow up and mature.” By acting as an incubator, The Reservoir helps these startups refine their products, learn from growers’ needs, and prepare for the “big…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…better than almost any other program.” Rooted in the Central Valley Jacobsen’s connection to the Central Valley runs deep. As a Le Grand Bulldog turned Golden Valley Cougar, and now…