California’s Proposition 12 (Prop 12) continues to raise concerns across the pork industry as new animal welfare regulations impact pricing and operations. Prop 12 Sparks Pricing Concerns for Pork Producers…
Almond Board Advances China Trade Talks
…the June edition of the Almond Bites podcast at almonds.com. Lorrie Boyer with AgNet West reporting. Almond Board Advances China Trade Talks Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Joel Allen Targets Late-Season Market with High-Quality Cantaloupes
In Firebaugh, California, longtime farmer Joel Allen is preparing for another season of late-market cantaloupes. With planting just underway, Allen is optimistic about following the excellent early-season quality seen in…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-26-25
…and Sustainability The Almond Board of California’s June update highlights international trade negotiations, environmental stewardship tours, and the importance of China’s facility registration renewals for almond exports. The message is…
Grape Industry Faces Wine Sales Challenges
…is likely to continue to wane unless California wines can take market share,” noted industry speakers. Despite these headwinds, the 2025 crop outlook appears positive, and growers remain optimistic. Allied…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…grounded. Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame Farming Life on the Westside Joel Allen’s operation in Firebaugh, California includes a diverse rotation: pistachios, wheat, corn silage,…
California Table Grape Harvest Kicks Off with Strong Yields
…all signs point to a profitable and flavorful year for growers across the Central Valley. For more updates on the California grape industry, visit californiagrapes.org. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board
…a licensed firm operating in California This is a valuable opportunity for professionals and concerned citizens alike to help shape the direction of fertilizer oversight in California. The application deadline…
Delta Stressors Must Be Addressed for Water Reliability
…to discuss one of California agriculture’s most pressing issues: water. Delta Stressors Must Be Addressed for Water Reliability Jacobsen voiced a long-standing concern over the ongoing challenges facing the state’s…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25
AgNet News Hour: Joel Allen Talks West Side Farming, Water, and Raising an NFL Quarterback Today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour dives into California’s pressing ag issues, with a…
Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles
…of peaches, nectarines, plums, and blueberries globally—about the complex differences between farming on California’s east and west sides. Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles Jackson, who farms…
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Ease Ag Transport Weight Limits
…inputs, improving both cost-effectiveness and supply chain performance. Key Benefits for California Agriculture For California’s vast and diverse ag sector, the impact could be substantial. Growers and suppliers often depend…
California Farm Leaders Urge Rethink of Immigration Enforcement
Farm Advocates Warn of Disruption to Ag Productivity Immigrant migrant seasonal farm field workers work a field and pick and package strawberries in Lake Forest, California. DepositPhotos image California agricultural…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-24-25
…McGill bring listeners an emotional, deeply personal conversation with one of California agriculture’s most respected voices—Gary Dodd, the 2024 Rice Consultant of the Year, honored by Corteva Agriscience. Gary’s story…