…the systemic failures that have left California’s farmers struggling. Hydro Zones Presention 250718(1)Download Angel, who’s lived and worked in the heart of Madera’s most impacted groundwater sub-basin, brings unmatched firsthand…
Food Security Declines Amid Growing Agricultural Trade Deficit
Former Congressman John Duarte Warns of Rising Food Imports As concerns about domestic food security grow, John Duarte—former California Congressman and owner of Duarte Nursery—has raised alarm over a troubling…
Proposition 12 Drives Up Pork Costs, NPPC Warns
…to Protect Farmers Committee chair G.T. Thompson is advocating for federal legislation that would restrict Prop 12’s scope to apply only within California, protecting out-of-state pork producers from having to…
Australia Reopens Market to U.S. Beef After 20-Year Ban
…markets like Australia is crucial. With trade doors finally opening, American ranchers have a renewed opportunity to showcase the quality and safety of U.S. beef on the global stage. Sponsored…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…by sea. The M5 route aims to shift cargo from trucks to ships, easing traffic congestion and cutting emissions along the heavily traveled North-South transportation corridor from California to the…
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
…Act of 2025 is allocated equitably among states—especially to support the recovery of California farmers affected by natural disasters. Reported by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West. Schiff Pushes USDA for…
Three Agricultural Revolutions That Transformed U.S. Farming
…machines. For farmers, it was the beginning of mechanized agriculture. Tasks that once took days could now be completed more efficiently, setting the stage for large-scale crop production. The Second…
John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California
…California can return to practical governance, Duarte said he’s optimistic. “We can,” he replied. “California has got to be ripening towards new leadership and a new direction.” Duarte endorsed candidates…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-25-25
Duarte: ‘Let’s Bring Abundance Back to California’ In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, we welcomed a powerful voice in California agriculture—John Duarte of Duarte Nursery. As a nursery…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
California’s Tomato Powerhouse Balances Efficiency and Sustainability Los Gatos Tomato Products has been a quiet leader in California’s tomato processing industry for over 30 years. Owned by four multi-generational farming…
Farm Bankruptcy on the Rise Amid Economic Strain
…of operations, leaving producers with tighter margins and fewer resources to stay afloat. Input Costs and Weather Compounding the Issue Farmers are also facing elevated input costs—particularly for essentials like…
Tomato Trade Shift Pressures U.S. Processors
…the tomato processing sector. Although Los Gatos Tomato Products, based in Huron, California, primarily serves the domestic market, company executive Dan Green says the policy shift will have indirect but…
Strawberry Volumes Rise, But Growers Still Lag Behind
Strawberry Supply Climbs, But Season Still Trails 2024 Despite a significant increase in weekly production—one million more trays of strawberries picked last week compared to the same period last year—California…
U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Boosts Agricultural Exports and Investment
…deal marks a notable development in U.S.–Japan economic relations, reinforcing cooperation and expanding export opportunities for American farmers. Japan’s Reliance on U.S. Agricultural Imports Japan is heavily reliant on imported…