…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
…the mounting pressures facing California farmers—from water shortages to solar development on prime farmland. Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming “You’re absolutely right. That’s what we’re fighting,”…
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…
Screwworm Threat Sparks Swift Federal Action
…five-prong federal plan to push back the flesh-eating pest. “We’re working to keep it out of our country—and make sure American farmers and ranchers never have to deal with this,”…
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…
Educating California: Why Farming Deserves a Greater Voice
…Educating California: Why Farming Deserves a Greater Voice Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide Nick Anderson emphasized that while California’s agricultural community continues to be a pillar of innovation and sustainability, it…
Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo 2025 Welcomes California Growers
Industry Leaders Gather in Tampa for August Ag Event California citrus and specialty crop producers are invited to attend the 2025 Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo, a premier industry event…
California Farming at a Crossroads
…over what he describes as the California government’s growing disconnect from the realities of farming in the Central Valley. Speaking with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Jackson didn’t mince words: “They’re…
Call to Prioritize California Farming Amid Environmental Controversy
…damaged fragile ecosystems.” A Skewed Narrative Blaming Farmers Kreps argued that the current narrative unfairly targets farmers as the cause of environmental degradation, particularly in relation to the Delta’s declining…
CDFA Expands Quarantine to Contain Pest Outbreak in Orange County
California Officials Respond Swiftly to Agricultural Pest Threat Exotic Fruit Flies USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has intensified efforts to…