…covers some of the biggest topics facing agriculture right now—from labor reform to market outlooks for California’s leading commodities. The episode opens with a discussion of a major development from…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
California Farmer Confronts Water, Regulation, and Foreign Land Sales Andrew Leimgruber and Family Fourth-generation Imperial Valley farmer Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms has become a national voice for California agriculture,…
Farming with Less Water: Leimgruber’s “Crop per Drop” Success
Imperial Valley Grower Increases Yields While Cutting Water Use Water Scarcity Demands Innovation Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms in California’s Imperial Valley knows what it means to farm under extreme…
Wine Grape Growers Back Pierce’s Disease Program
California Growers Approve Continued Funding to Fight Vineyard Pests The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has certified the results of the Wine Grape Grower Continuation Referendum for the…
California Cherry Crop Plummets by 50%, Prices Spike
Michael Jameson of Morada Produce Discusses a Historic Season for California Cherries A Season Marked by Extreme Heat and Low Volume California’s 2025 cherry harvest saw a dramatic downturn, with…
Pierce’s Disease Program Extended to 2031
California Wine Growers Back Program to Combat Vineyard Threats The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has reauthorized the Pierce’s Disease Control Program, a vital effort aimed at protecting…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-02-25
AgNet News Hour: Water, Land, and a Fight for the Future of Farming in California On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill deliver a…
Technology Transforms California Cherry Industry
Michael Jameson of Morada Produce Shares Industry Insights For more than three decades, Michael Jameson has witnessed a dramatic transformation in California’s cherry industry. As a veteran of 37 years…
Manuel Cunha: Work Permits Key for Ag Workforce
…a wide range of pressing issues in California agriculture, including farm labor policy, regulatory challenges, and the importance of reforming immigration systems to reflect economic realities. Listen to the full…
Walnut Industry Repositions for Growth, Eyes Younger Market
Walnut Industry Repositions for Growth, Eyes Younger Market Big Time Farming’s Davin Norene Says It’s Time for Walnuts to Shine The California walnut industry is undergoing a strategic transformation, and…
Avocado Markets Shift Amid Rising U.S. Shipments and Holiday Demand
…Mexico remained the top supplier, followed by Peru, California, and Colombia. Prices have held steady for now, but rising inventories are beginning to create pressure as the market braces for…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-01-25
AgNet News Hour: A Deep Dive into California’s Cherry Season with Morada Produce Today’s AgNet News Hour delivers a masterclass in California cherries, with industry veteran Mike Jameson of Murata…
California Walnut Comeback: Norene’s Outlook
…Big Time Farming and a member of the California Walnut Board and Commission, spoke with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni about what’s ahead for the industry. California Walnut Comeback: Norene’s Outlook…
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