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 Owner Shares Insights on Walnut Industry Recovery and Growth California walnut growers are seeing signs of optimism after several challenging years. Davin Norene, president and owner of…
Corn Plantings Rise, Soybeans and Cotton Fall in 2025
…Cotton Overview: Total cotton acreage: 10.1 million acres (down 10%) Upland cotton: 9.95 million acres (down 9%) American Pima: 171,000 acres (down 17%) 97% of upland cotton is biotech, up…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…Plus, if you’re ever in need of product support, team members throughout California and Nevada are on call 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. Trust California Industrial Rubber to…
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Produce Safety Program (CDFA-PSP) hit the road this spring to support farmers and…
California Farm Bureau Responds to Immigration Enforcement Concerns
In response to heightened immigration enforcement activity, the California Farm Bureau is reaffirming its commitment to the farmworkers who play a vital role in sustaining California’s agriculture sector. California Farm…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-30-25
AgNet News Hour: Solar vs. Soil—California’s Farmland Crossroads In today’s AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill dig into one of the most controversial and…
Joel Allen Talks Farm Labor, Immigration, and Pistachio Production Costs
…Allen covering an array of important topics concerning California Agriculture and producers. — Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
Jeff Bitter on Challenges and Cycles in the Grape Industry
Allied Grape Growers President Sees Signs of Long-Term Correction Amid Struggles In a recent interview, Jeff Bitter, President of the Allied Grape Growers Association, discussed the tough realities facing California’s…
Advocating for Growers and Farmworkers in California Ag
…about how the organization is helping California growers navigate a complicated labor and regulatory landscape. Manuel Cunha Advocates for Growers Through Nisei Farmers League Support Programs “The immigration labor issue…