…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…
Darren Hill: Why JD Food Buys Beef Nationwide
…ownership of two successful Fresno restaurants, Hill knows quality meat—and how to get it. “Cattle in California is not in large numbers,” Hill said. “Beef consumption as a nation is…
Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming
Fresno Farm Bureau CEO Warns of Growing Pressures on California Agriculture In an interview with AgNet West, Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, voiced deep concern over…
Blueberries Booming: Daniel Jackson on California’s Berry Surge
…in January on California’s coastal ranch, Family Tree Farms manages a near year-round blueberry harvest across California, Mexico, Peru, and now Florida. The reach is extensive—but the reason is simple:…
Netting Mandarins: A Citrus Shift at Kings River
…California citrus orchards—particularly for seedless mandarin production. Netting Mandarins: A Citrus Shift at Kings River “There’s really been a push for seedless mandarins in the industry,” Silva said. “Over the…
Screwworm Threat Sparks Swift Federal Action
…by suspending live animal imports from Mexico, where the parasite has recently been detected. The screwworm—a flesh-eating fly larva—poses a particularly lethal threat to the cattle industry, making vigilance and…
Educating California: Why Farming Deserves a Greater Voice
…Educating California: Why Farming Deserves a Greater Voice Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide Nick Anderson emphasized that while California’s agricultural community continues to be a pillar of innovation and sustainability, it…
Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo 2025 Welcomes California Growers
Industry Leaders Gather in Tampa for August Ag Event California citrus and specialty crop producers are invited to attend the 2025 Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo, a premier industry event…
California Farming at a Crossroads
…over what he describes as the California government’s growing disconnect from the realities of farming in the Central Valley. Speaking with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Jackson didn’t mince words: “They’re…
Call to Prioritize California Farming Amid Environmental Controversy
…have long taken precedence over the needs of California agriculture. Speaking with Nick Papagni, Kreps warned that the ongoing battle over environmental water use in the Delta is approaching a…
CDFA Expands Quarantine to Contain Pest Outbreak in Orange County
California Officials Respond Swiftly to Agricultural Pest Threat Exotic Fruit Flies USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has intensified efforts to…
California Walnuts Launch “Feel Good” Campaign for Gen Z & Millennials
California Walnuts Rebranded for the Next Generation of Snackers DepositPhotos image California’s walnut industry is undergoing a bold transformation aimed at reconnecting with younger consumers. The California Walnut Board and…