…Bureau, provided critical insight into California’s persistent water challenges—and a glimmer of hope for the future. California Ag Water Outlook: Hope from Ryan Jacobsen When asked whether California’s water issues…
California’s Beef Industry Faces Historic Supply Shortage
A Deepening Crisis in California’s Meat Industry Darren Hill, a seasoned sales manager at JD Food in Fresno, California, recently sat down to discuss the growing challenges in the state’s…
How One Sticker United California Agriculture
A Movement Rooted in California Agriculture Ten years ago, a simple green sticker with bold white lettering began to appear on trucks, barns, and storefronts across California’s Central Valley. That…
King’s River Packing Tackles Citrus Challenges
In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Jesse Silva, Vice President of Sales at King’s River Packing, shared his insights on the unique challenges and opportunities facing California’s…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-20-25
…take a closer look at two critical issues for U.S. agriculture: the threat of screwworm infestations and the decline in organic acreage across California. A major announcement from USDA Secretary…
How Athletics Fueled Farm Leadership
Nick Papagni of AgNet West sat down with Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, to explore the surprising connection between athletics and agriculture. For Jacobsen—a fourth-generation California…
California’s Meat Industry Faces Historic Supply Crunch
…JD Food, and a long-time figure in Central California’s meat industry, highlighted the serious challenges currently facing beef production in California and across the U.S. California’s Meat Industry Faces Historic…
Almond Update: The Power of Participation — A Grower’s Perspective on Almond Board Committees
…Mike shares how a simple New Year’s resolution led him to meaningful involvement with the Almond Board of California’s committees — and why he encourages others to do the same….
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-19-25
…on Ag. Nick sat down with Steve Malanka and Erik Wilson, the visionaries behind the now-ubiquitous decal seen on thousands of trucks and tractors across California and beyond. Since its…
Agricultural Trails Shaped the West
American Ag History Minute: Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold takes us back to a pivotal time in westward…
Spring Rainfall Bring Thrip Challenges to California Citrus Growers
Battling Pests Amid a Strong Citrus Set In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Jesse Silva of Kings River Packing in Sanger, California, shed light on a significant…
“My Job Depends on AG”: California’s Farming Backbone
California’s Central Valley is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world — and for many, agriculture isn’t just a way of life, it’s their livelihood. The phrase…
California Agriculture: A Crisis in the Making or a Wake-Up Call?
…state of California agriculture. When asked if California is in “crisis mode,” Jacobsen offered a nuanced perspective, emphasizing both the blessings and challenges facing the state’s agricultural heartland. California Agriculture:…
“My Job Depends On Ag” Celebrates 10 Years of Grassroots Impact
How a Simple Sticker Became a Statewide Movement for California Agriculture In 2015, two friends in California’s Central Valley, Steve Malanca and Erik Wilson, unknowingly launched one of agriculture’s most…