…ant infestations can also create serious challenges for workers and equipment in California almond orchards. One of the most immediate concerns is worker safety. Fire ant bites can cause a…
California Ag Leaders Push for Policy Change and Representation at Governor Debate
…and regulatory challenges facing the state. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobson and California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass both emphasized the importance of agriculture being front and center…
Pistachio Market Outlook Brightens as Global Tensions Shift Supply Dynamics
…for California’s pistachio industry. Kreps, widely known in the industry as “Mr. Pistachio,” pointed to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East as a key factor influencing the market. With Iran…
From San Francisco to the Farm with Jacie and Zac
…coffee business to join the operation. Together, they reflect on the challenges and rewards of farming in California, the realities behind common agriculture myths and what it means to carry…
California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview
…for solutions. His message is simple: if policymakers don’t understand farming, someone has to show up and explain it. That disconnect is at the heart of many of California’s issues….
Managing Gill’s Mealybug in Pistachios with Timely Applications
Gill’s mealybug has become an increasing concern for California pistachio growers, with the potential to impact both yield and crop quality if left unmanaged. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager…
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…as Vice President of Farmland Protection and Strategic Priorities at American Farmland Trust, where her mission is clear—protect farmland and ensure farmers can continue farming for generations to come. In…
Farmland Protection and Farm Transition Take Focus in AgNet News Hour Interview
Today’s AgNet News Hour featured a forward-looking conversation with fifth-generation farmer Jenny Lester Moffitt, now serving as Vice President of Farmland Protection and Strategic Priorities at American Farmland Trust, highlighting…
California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?
…man-made crisis. “It should be very easy to fix… but nothing’s ever easy with California water.” The impact is immediate and far-reaching. Limited supply drives up water costs, forcing farmers…
California Water Challenges Take Center Stage as Experts Call for Urgent Action
…farming in California. While groundwater restrictions are intended to create long-term sustainability, they become significantly more difficult to manage when surface water supplies are limited. “It’s when you don’t have…
Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
The AgNet News Hour continued its in-depth conversation with Nisei Farmers League President Manuel Cunha, focusing on one of agriculture’s most pressing issues: labor, immigration, and the future of the…
Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture
…Threats against workers who spoke out Property damage to farms Pressure to join unions and pay dues He believes these experiences contributed to long-standing distrust among farmworkers—something that still impacts…
Fire Ant Control Timing Critical for Protecting Almond Yields
Fire ants can pose a serious threat to California almond orchards, particularly during key stages of nut development. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says…
Manuel Cunha Discusses Cesar Chavez Controversy and Labor Challenges Facing California Agriculture
…Beyond the controversy, the discussion turned to the ongoing issue of labor in California agriculture. Cunha highlighted how working conditions for farm employees have significantly improved over the decades, including…