California Almonds at the Crossroads: In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, the AgMeter and Josh McGill dove deep into the challenges and opportunities shaping California’s almond industry, joined…
California Freight Industry Crisis: Trucking Leader Speaks Out on Rising Costs and Regulations
The California freight industry crisis is hitting home for trucking companies across the state. Mark Wood, owner of Kingsburg-based Wildwood Express, is calling attention to the skyrocketing fuel prices, restrictive…
Innovation and Ingenuity in the Desert: Yuma, Arizona’s Role in Feeding America
…essential winter farming partner for California. Known as the winter leafy greens capital of the U.S., Yuma produces 90% of the nation’s leafy greens between November and April, and today’s…
Trucking in Crisis: Mark Wood Sounds the Alarm on California Freight
…Mark Wood, owner of Wildwood Express, to uncover the mounting pressures facing California’s trucking sector. Wood, who operates a fleet of 60 trucks across California and Arizona, shares a candid…
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
Moroccan Delegation Engages with California Almond Industry In late June, the Almond Board of California (ABC) hosted a high-level agricultural delegation from Morocco as part of a visit sponsored by…
California Dairy in the Spotlight: Generations of Dedication and a Future of Uncertainty
…community reflect the strength and legacy of California’s dairy families. The episode dove into the many challenges facing dairymen in California—from relentless regulation and water scarcity to labor hurdles and…
New Survey Targets Farm Conservation Efforts
…programs for agricultural conservation Support conservation efforts that protect natural resources while also benefiting producers economically A Cooperative Conservation Effort The survey is being carried out through a cooperative agreement…
California Sues USDA Over SNAP Data Demand
…block the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from collecting sensitive information about individuals receiving food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In California, this program is known as…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-30-25
Fixing Groundwater Policy from the Ground Up On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dive into one of the most critical issues facing California agriculture: water. And…
Almond Crop Surprise: Growers Navigate Higher Yields, Market Strategy
Forecast Misses the Mark as Almond Crop Reaches 3 Billion Pounds DepositPhotos image California almond growers are adjusting to an unexpected increase in crop size this year. According to Sonny…
USDA Pays Millions to California Dairies Amid Bird Flu Milk Losses
Bird Flu Devastates California Dairy Sector DepositPhotos image A widespread outbreak of H5N1 bird flu has devastated California’s dairy industry, prompting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to distribute over…
California Avocado Commission Praises USDA Reorganization Efforts
…AgNet West: California Avocado Commission Praises USDA Reorganization Efforts Ken Melban, President, California Avocado Commission Courtesy of California Avocado Commission Ken Melban, president of the California Avocado Commission, voiced strong…
Federal Aid Available for U.S. Farmers Hit by Natural Disasters
New USDA Relief Program Offers Support for 2023–2024 Losses…
California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy
…California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs & Grower Strategy USDA Crop Estimate Creates Market Ripples The USDA’s objective almond forecast of 3.0 billion pounds surprised many in…