Labor, Fuel, and Citrus in the Spotlight on Today’s AgNet News Hour Today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour zeroes in on the core issues shaping agriculture in California and…
California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes Back
…In a recent statement, Rollins highlighted her personal ties to farming and the emotional toll of watching solar projects replace fertile farmland. California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes…
Trump: “We Can’t Do That to Our Farmers” – Call for Action on Ag Farm Labor
…them with dangerous individuals, warning of unintended consequences if the current system is not fixed. California Farms at Risk Without Labor Solutions California’s multibillion-dollar ag industry depends heavily on migrant…
Domestic Lemons in High Demand as Imports Decline
…is much smaller from the coastal region.” Positive Signs for California Growers The reduction in imported lemon volume is driving favorable outcomes for domestic producers, particularly in California. As the…
Jesse Silva Discusses California Citrus, Global Trade, Future of Farming
…California farmers work,” Silva said. With optimal conditions of warm days and cool nights, California citrus continues to be favored in both domestic and export markets for its clean, flavorful…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…and sounding the alarm on misguided solar expansion onto prime ag land. Rollins doesn’t mince words when it comes to the impact of California’s Prop 12 pork regulations, which she…
California Avocado Month Launches with Strong Supply and Soaring Demand
June marks the beginning of California Avocado Month—a celebration of one of the state’s most iconic and in-demand crops. Backed by a powerful marketing campaign led by the California Avocado…
Strawberry Supply Holds Steady Amid Seasonal Fruit Competition
Strawberry supplies from California’s Ventura County and Watsonville-Salinas regions remain consistent, providing steady volume for retailers and distributors. Despite moderate demand—impacted by the seasonal availability of other fruits—the strawberry market…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Garden Grove
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has officially lifted the oriental fruit fly quarantine in Garden Grove, located in Orange County. This marks a crucial victory for pest…
Addressing Wolf-Livestock Conflicts: California’s Innovative Approach
In an era where wildlife conservation often collides with agricultural practices, the issue of livestock depredation by gray wolves in California has garnered significant attention. The California Department of Fish…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, agricultural consultant and American Pistachio Growers board chairman Rich Kreps voiced strong concerns over water allocations for California’s Westside farmers. Rich…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
Courtesy of the Almond Board of California The Almond Board of California is set to host its inaugural Production Research Summit on June 18 at the DoubleTree in Modesto, a…
Rooted in Legacy: Daniel Jackson Reflects on Family Tree Farms’ Origins
…blueberries in the world. The journey began during the Great Depression when Jackson’s grandfather, Herschel, left Tennessee in search of better wages in California’s Central Valley. Rooted in Legacy: Daniel…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-12-25
…potential deal could be the turning point for farmers and ranchers across the nation. California’s dairy world is also making headlines! This month, the California Milk Advisory Board is partnering…