The Western Tree Nut Association has officially endorsed the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District’s proposal to secure funding for expanding California’s agricultural chipping industry—a key move toward…
Can California Be Great Again? Steve Hilton Says “100%”
A Conversation with Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton on Reclaiming California’s Future In a recent interview with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton shared an optimistic, yet pragmatic,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-04-25
…talks are so crucial and what’s at stake for our farmers. Spotlight on California Wheat In today’s show, we also dive into the evolving landscape of California wheat. Josh breaks…
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
…reshaped California’s agricultural landscape—particularly on the west side of Fresno. With a career rooted in California farming, Wolf’s reflections offer a sobering look at what he describes as a prolonged…
Nick Anderson on Resilience in California Agriculture: “Being Uncomfortable Just Makes You Better”
Farming Across California’s Diverse Landscape California’s agriculture is as vast and varied as the state itself, and few understand its complexities better than Nick Anderson of Helena Agri-Enterprises. From the…
2025-2026 California Table Grape Season: A Fresh Start to a Global Campaign
…for consumers across the globe. 2025-2026 California Table Grape Season: A Fresh Start to a Global Campaign Harvesting Kicks Off in Coachella Valley The season begins in California’s Coachella Valley,…
New Bi-lingual Educational Video Released
To further assist growers, Coalition of Urban Rural Environmental Stewardship has released a new bi-lingual educational video featuring Dr. Douglas Amaral, a specialist in agricultural science. The video focuses on…
CDFA Urges Growers to Renew Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Certification
Growers are urged to act before July 1 to complete education credits and renew their CDFA certification. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reminding growers enrolled in…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California If you’ve spent any time in California ag circles, you’ve heard of Stuart Woolf. A second-generation farmer, innovator, and longtime advocate for the Central Valley,…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…“Growers want information more than ever,” Anderson says. “We’re here to deliver that.” Regulation, Innovation, and the Cost of Doing Business in California California’s regulatory environment—among the most stringent in…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…could be the key to a fairer playing field for American agriculture. Plus, find out how upcoming trade talks in Peru might open new export opportunities for California growers. The…
California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance
…other states. California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance Anderson highlights that while Helena shares best practices nationwide, California’s regulatory landscape consistently stands apart. “You’ve got to do…
Western Mountain Snowpack Experiencing Accelerated Melting
…cycle, leading to reduced runoff into key water sources. While the northern tier of California, much of Oregon, and portions of the Northern Rockies may still maintain adequate water supplies,…
APHIS, CDFA Expand Citrus Greening Quarantine Area
Courtesy of CDFA The USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in collaboration with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), has expanded the quarantine area for citrus greening…






















