…vegetables, who has a great idea about moving commodities, produce, fruit, nuts, on rail. She says the U.S. is the most wasteful country on the planet. Farmers lose over 50%…
Almond Update: ABC Almond Leadership Program Supports FFA Scholarships
Courtesy of the Almond Board of California The Almond Board of California is deeply committed to cultivating the future of agriculture through its Almond Leadership Program, which provides financial support…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
…concerns and the evolution of autonomous technology since the 1940s were highlighted. Despite California’s tech-forward reputation, outdated regulations hinder innovation. The Almond Board of California‘s Associate Director of Industry Relations…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…Bureau needs to be free for small farmers. It needs to be free for small farmers. It needs to be subsidized by Big Act. Small farmers should not be paying…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-28-25
…industry affecting agriculture, particularly in California. Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities highlighted that despite high fuel costs and equipment expenses, freight rates are not increasing, leading to significant losses for…
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
…impact of water availability on farming capabilities. In parts of California that fall outside of irrigation districts, often referred to as “white ground,” farmers face a tightening of resources. If…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
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…
American Agriculture History Minute: Economic Impact of Rural Electrification
DepositPhotos image Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History Minute, describing the challenging conditions of rural life in the mid-1930s, noting that 90% of rural homes lacked electricity. Farmers had…
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…
Rollins on Major Components of the Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
The “Small Farms Farmer First Initiative“, led by Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, is designed to empower small-scale farmers by addressing key challenges and ensuring long-term sustainability. The…
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…