…notes almonds are among the most water-efficient crops—consumers typically eat all they buy, unlike other crops that waste significant portions. He considers almonds “50% more efficient” than many agricultural products….
Freight, Labor, and Water: Roger Isom Unpacks the Big Challenges
…the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. From labor policy to freight and water infrastructure, Isom doesn’t hold back in explaining what’s holding California agriculture back and what might just…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
Minturn Nut Company’s Role in California Agriculture Darren Rigg, a leader at Minturn Nut Company in Le Grand, California, shared insights on the current almond market, crop quality, and the…
California’s Half-Billion Dollar Rodent Crisis: A Looming Threat to Tree Nut Growers
…systems, gnawing on tree bark, and wreaking havoc on infrastructure across almond and pistachio orchards. And with regulatory restrictions on traditional rodenticides in California, farmers are left scrambling for alternatives,…
Spotlight on California FFA: Empowering the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
Spotlight on California FFA: In today’s AgNet News Hour, we shine a spotlight on one of the most powerful forces shaping the future of agriculture in California — the Future…
Discover the Edge: Managing Tree Fruit Harvest in the Heat
…as August heat challenges tree fruit growers. Todd shares practical strategies and insider tips on how to navigate harvest pressures, highlighting ReTain® Plant Growth Regulator for California, a powerful tool…
California Almonds at the Crossroads: Tariffs, Trade, and Hope for a Better Harvest
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…
California Sues USDA Over SNAP Data Demand
States Challenge Federal Push for SNAP Recipient Data California, along with 18 other Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an effort to…
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…