…Mills Association to purchase $1.25 billion of U.S. wheat annually from 2026 to 2030. This long-term purchase plan provides valuable stability to U.S. wheat growers facing fluctuating global demand. Major…
Senators Resist Effort to Override Prop 12
…key state-level laws, particularly California’s Proposition 12 and Massachusetts’ Question 3. Proposition 12 and State Rights in the Spotlight At the heart of the opposition is the concern that Ernst’s…
Almond Crop Forecast for a Strong Rebound
California Almond Production Projected at 3 Billion Pounds California’s almond industry is on track for a significant upswing in 2025, with production now forecast at 3 billion meat pounds. This…
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
…like California. Expert Advice from Avid Water Avid Water continues to support growers with tools, technologies, and strategies to maximize water use and system durability. Broad’s message is clear: if…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
AgNet News Hour: Connecting California Farming with the Future On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill deliver a powerful blend of…
California Farm Bureau Awards 2025 Scholarships
Supporting the Future of Agriculture DepositPhotos image The California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation has awarded multiple scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture and related trades. California Farm Bureau Awards…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-16-25
Nick Foglio Sounds Off on Farming Challenges and Solutions in California On today’s AgNet News Hour, we wrap up a powerful two-part conversation with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities, whose…
Lawsuit Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados
…monetary compensation, the organization aims to expose what it calls deceptive marketing and push for more transparent and environmentally responsible labeling. California Growers Sound the Alarm California avocado producers, who…
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
U.S. Imposes 17% Duty After Talks Break Down The U.S. government has officially implemented a 17% import duty on most fresh tomatoes from Mexico after negotiations to prevent the tariff…
IFPA Strengthens Voice with UNEP Recognition
IFPA Builds Global Influence with UN Accreditation The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has achieved a major step forward in its global advocacy efforts by receiving accreditation status with the…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…day, more than 1,500 semi-trucks loaded with fresh vegetables leave the region, feeding a national supply chain. The Yuma agriculture sector supports more than 175 different crops year-round, driving over…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-15-25
…and wide-ranging program that covered urgent issues impacting California agriculture. The show kicked off with a look at the extreme summer heat and the high-quality produce it’s bringing in —…
Hilton Eyes Regulatory Overhaul for California Ag
Steve Hilton Vows Agency Reform to Support California Agriculture In an exclusive interview with The Ag Meter, Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, shared his vision for reforming…
Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure
…grower in California’s Imperial Valley, to explore water issues facing desert agriculture and broader questions about the future of water infrastructure in the West. Leimgruber: Let’s Stop Choosing Limits and…