Courtesy of CDFA The USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in collaboration with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), has expanded the quarantine area for citrus greening…
Citrus and Cherry Markets Heat Up in Early June
…get your California citrus and cherries before they’re gone.” Stay with AgNet West for more updates on what’s happening in California’s produce markets. Nick Papagni “The Ag Meter”, reporting for…
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Champions U.S. Ag in Rome
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins USDA Official Portrait In a strong show of support for American agriculture, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins spent the day in Rome, Italy, reinforcing President…
American Agriculture History Minute: Believing in the Future of Agriculture
Tenderfoot Creek on the Lewis & Clark National Forest Forest Service Northern Region from Missoula, MT, USA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute explains…
American Agriculture History Minute: Agriculture Production Potential West of the Mississippi
EverGreene Painting Studios Oil on Canvas 1993-1994 The explorers are shown on the Missouri river looking over a Mandan village. Architect of the Capitol. USCapitol, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons…
How Westside Water Allocations Are Leaving Farmers Dry
California’s Westside farmers are once again caught in a cycle of uncertainty as water allocations remain unpredictable—despite full reservoirs and years of strong snowfall. According to AgNet West’s Nick Papagni,…
Trump Administration Invests to Revitalize U.S. Lumber Industry
…initiative is designed to cut bureaucratic red tape, secure jobs, and reduce the wildfire risk plaguing American forests—particularly in California. The investment is expected to increase the supply of homegrown…
Fifth-Generation Farmer Stephanie Moreda Sounds Alarm on Land Grabs in California
In a heartfelt conversation featuring Stephanie Moreda—known to many as the voice behind Dairy Girl Diaries—shed light on the ongoing land grab crisis threatening small family farms in Petaluma, California….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-02-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Join Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and producer Josh McGill as they dive deep into the stories shaping California’s vibrant…
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
According to the USDA’s Economic Research Service, per capita availability of fresh vegetables in the United States dropped by 3% in 2024, falling to 148 pounds. While this figure doesn’t…
May Rural Mainstreet Index: Still Below Growth Neutral
In ag economic news, the May Rural Mainstreet Index dipped again, coming in at 44, below the neutral growth level of 50. Though slightly improved from 40 in April, this…
California Board to Address Plastic Packaging in Ag Sector
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture is set to host an important meeting that could shape the future of packaging within the state’s agricultural industry. The board will…
Key Dates for Growers and Agricultural Professionals
…the ag industry. 🌰 Almond Board of California Production Research Summit 📅 Date: June 18, 2025 🕗 Time: 8:00 a.m. 📍 Location: Modesto Centre Plaza, Modesto, California 💵 Cost: Free…
California Agriculture Faces Freight and Cost Pressures, Warns WGA President
In an exclusive update from AgNet West, Western Growers Association (WGA) President and CEO Dave Puglia shed light on a mounting concern for California agriculture: the high cost of freight…