Drought damage on a Ranch in Fresno, CA U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cynthia Mendoza/Videographer/USDA photo by Cynthia Mendoza, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons California farmers continue to face significant challenges…
Candidate Hilton: Changes that Could Be Made in California Agriculture
AgNet West reporter Nick Papagni had a chance to talk with Steve Hilton, Republican candidate for governor of the state of California. Nick commented to Hilton California is so unaffordable,…
California Ag Markets Experiencing Mixed Recovery After Tariff Disruption
…reinforcing the dominance of U.S. almonds in the global market. California Ag Markets Experiencing Mixed Recovery After Tariff Disruption Beyond almonds, permanent crops in the United States—except for those related…
Crucial Agreement Between U.S. and Mexico Halted
…weevil, a destructive insect that poses a significant threat to avocado crops. The growing number of infestations has raised alarms among industry experts, prompting urgent calls for action. The California…
Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
…Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism A Candidate’s Bold Vision for California Hilton emphasized that California’s challenges—from agriculture to freight to housing—are solvable, and he believes…
California Avocado Society Takes Proactive Steps
The California Avocado Society is taking proactive steps to address industry challenges by organizing an Innovations and Insights Field Day. This event will be held at the Luminaria Ranch in…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-27-25
…His book is available on Amazon and at bookstores. The Ag-Net News Hour hosts, Nick and Lorrie discuss the California avocado industry’s request to President Trump for inspectors to prevent…
Avocado Commission Advocating for Restoration of Inspection Protocols
…urgent calls for action. The California Avocado Commission is advocating for the restoration of inspection protocols to prevent contaminated fruit from entering U.S. markets. The organization is now urging the…
Land Grabbers are Stealing Small Family Farms
Richard Law, via Wikimedia Commons Author Brian Reisinger the author of “Land Rich Cash Poor” and we have a huge issue up in Point Reyes, California with the environmentalist trying…
Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer Sounds Alarm on California Ag Issues
A Family Legacy Under Threat Stephanie Moreda-Arend, a fifth-generation dairy farmer from Petaluma, California, is sounding the alarm over an unfolding crisis that threatens the very existence of multi-generational family…
Land Rich, Cash Poor: A Deep Dive Into California’s Farming Crisis
A California farm landscape showing drought-stricken fields and an aging barn under a golden sky. Farming in California has never been easy—but today’s farmers face a crisis of sustainability that…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-26-25
…of tariffs on California table grapes, with 30% of exports potentially affected. Ian LeMay, CEO of the California Table Grape Commission, expressed optimism despite tariffs in Pacific Rim countries. The…
Concerns Voiced on Proposed Expansion of Futures Trading Hours
Depositphotos image The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) has voiced concerns regarding a proposed expansion of futures trading hours to a 24/7 schedule. In a formal statement to the…
Fruit Storage Trends Reflect Decline
Fresh off the tree, these SweeTango apples are in the bin and ready for packing. Stemilt Growers, via Wikimedia Commons The latest U.S. Apple Tracker report provides insight into fruit…