…grounded. Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame Farming Life on the Westside Joel Allen’s operation in Firebaugh, California includes a diverse rotation: pistachios, wheat, corn silage,…
California Table Grape Harvest Kicks Off with Strong Yields
…all signs point to a profitable and flavorful year for growers across the Central Valley. For more updates on the California grape industry, visit californiagrapes.org. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board
…a licensed firm operating in California This is a valuable opportunity for professionals and concerned citizens alike to help shape the direction of fertilizer oversight in California. The application deadline…
Delta Stressors Must Be Addressed for Water Reliability
Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Calls for Balanced Water Solutions AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” recently sat down with Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25
AgNet News Hour: Joel Allen Talks West Side Farming, Water, and Raising an NFL Quarterback Today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour dives into California’s pressing ag issues, with a…
Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles
…of peaches, nectarines, plums, and blueberries globally—about the complex differences between farming on California’s east and west sides. Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles Jackson, who farms…
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Ease Ag Transport Weight Limits
…inputs, improving both cost-effectiveness and supply chain performance. Key Benefits for California Agriculture For California’s vast and diverse ag sector, the impact could be substantial. Growers and suppliers often depend…
California Farm Leaders Urge Rethink of Immigration Enforcement
Farm Advocates Warn of Disruption to Ag Productivity Immigrant migrant seasonal farm field workers work a field and pick and package strawberries in Lake Forest, California. DepositPhotos image California agricultural…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-24-25
…is one of persistence, faith, and a lifelong devotion to helping farmers succeed. From his early days scouting rice fields in Northern California to mentoring the next generation of PCAs,…
Darren Hill: Why JD Food Buys Beef Nationwide
JD Food’s Darren Hill Explains Meat Sourcing Beyond California Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” sat down with Darren Hill, the veteran sales manager at JD Food, to discuss how the…
Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming
Fresno Farm Bureau CEO Warns of Growing Pressures on California Agriculture In an interview with AgNet West, Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, voiced deep concern over…
Blueberries Booming: Daniel Jackson on California’s Berry Surge
…in January on California’s coastal ranch, Family Tree Farms manages a near year-round blueberry harvest across California, Mexico, Peru, and now Florida. The reach is extensive—but the reason is simple:…
Netting Mandarins: A Citrus Shift at Kings River
…California citrus orchards—particularly for seedless mandarin production. Netting Mandarins: A Citrus Shift at Kings River “There’s really been a push for seedless mandarins in the industry,” Silva said. “Over the…
Fresno County Farm Bureau: Advocating for Agriculture Since 1917
…Farm Bureau, to discuss the organization’s legacy and mission. Founded in 1917, the Bureau has served as a vital advocate for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across Fresno County. Fresno…