California Governor Gavin Newsom A broad coalition of agricultural organizations is urging state leaders to reconsider California Senate Bill 54, arguing the packaging law could increase costs for farmers, food producers…
Avocado Rootstock Research Advances Through International Collaboration
…A recent report highlighted an international collaboration between the University of California, Riverside and Spain-based Eurosemillas that is advancing avocado breeding through research and grower education. The partnership recently hosted…
Kevin Kester Discusses Cattle Industry Challenges, Screwworm Response and Beef Processing Support
The AgNet News Hour welcomed former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Kevin Kester for a wide-ranging discussion on some of the biggest issues facing the U.S. cattle industry, including New…
Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State to Celebrate the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry
…the growers, wineries, raisin producers, researchers, educators, and families who have helped make the Valley one of the world’s agricultural powerhouses. “Our goal is to celebrate something beautiful that represents…
Discover the Latest Innovations at the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…technology, precision agriculture tools and other innovations designed to help growers succeed. In addition to the educational sessions and exhibits, the Expo provides outstanding opportunities to connect with fellow growers,…
Whole Vine Festival Celebrates the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry
…grape, raisin, and wine grape industries while connecting consumers with California agriculture. On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Whole Vine Festival Founder and Director Vickie Goudreau shared how…
Global Cherry Markets Shift as Harvests Expand Across the Northern Hemisphere
…added competition and putting downward pressure on prices. A recent report showed how harvest activity across the Northern Hemisphere is reshaping cherry supplies and influencing export demand. Growers and marketers…
California Walnuts Eye Strong 2026 After Global Success
…hopes favorable conditions continue through harvest. Supporting California Agriculture When asked about California’s changing political landscape, Verloop emphasized that the California Walnut Commission works on behalf of growers regardless of…
California Walnut Industry Looks Ahead to Strong Export Opportunities
…growers farming about 375,000 bearing acres throughout the Central Valley and surrounding production regions. International trade continues to be a major driver for the industry, with about two-thirds of California…
California Assemblyman Criticizes Proposed Business Tax Increase
David Tangipa California Assemblyman-District 8 California business owners could face higher taxes under a newly approved state budget proposal, a move that is drawing criticism from some lawmakers. During a…
Early Harvest Raises Questions About Organic Stone Fruit Supply
plum-stone-fruit-Depositphotos An unusually early growing season has California’s organic stone fruit industry watching closely to see how supplies will hold up through the remainder of the summer. A recent report…
Elaine Culotti Talks California Politics, Agriculture, Water, and the Future With The Ag Meter
Elaine Culotti California entrepreneur, farmer, and former gubernatorial candidate Elaine Culotti joined Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” for an in-depth conversation covering everything from California agriculture and water policy to…
Elaine Culotti Says California Policy Will Shape Agriculture’s Future
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, California farmer and former gubernatorial candidate Elaine Culotti discussed why she believes the state’s 2026 governor’s race could have lasting implications for…
How Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin Revolutionized American Agriculture
…but cleaning the harvested cotton by hand was incredibly slow and labor-intensive. Separating cotton fibers from their sticky seeds required countless hours of painstaking manual work, making large-scale cotton production…