Rich Kreps, pistachio grower and chairman of the American Pistachio Growers Board, is calling attention to California’s mismanagement of water resources, especially on the west side of Fresno. Speaking with…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
Catch Today’s AgNet News Hour – Essential Updates for Farmers and Ranchers! Good morning and happy Tuesday to all our farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners! Join Nick Papagni and Josh…
Wine Grape Growers Asked to Vote on Extension of Pierce’s Disease Program
Wine Grape Growers Asked to Vote on Extension of Pierce’s Disease Program Ballots Due June 12 for Assessment Program Supporting Critical Research California wine grape growers are being urged to…
Bayer May Exit Glyphosate Business Amid Mounting Legal Pressure
…may undermine its ability to provide glyphosate-based products to farmers and other professional users as well. The potential move would mark a dramatic shift in global agriculture and could have…
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses-an Important Part of American Agriculture History
…in small rural communities or isolated rural areas. The local one-room school was the answer, often built by nearby farmers. In fact, most of the teachers were elderly daughters of…
California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality
…market demand. California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality Weather and Crop Conditions Point to a Strong Harvest LeMay began by acknowledging the unpredictable nature of California…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
Pistachios Gaining Traction Worldwide As the 2025 pistachio season approaches, the global outlook for this California-grown nut is exceptionally bright. Rich Kreps, a pistachio farmer, board chairman of the American…
Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side Farmers Just a Myth?
…California farmers—especially those on the state’s west side. When asked if farmers would ever see increased water access, Woolfe’s response was stark: Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
Happy Monday, growers, ranchers, and ag industry partners! If you’re searching for insights that will help you navigate challenges in the field and beyond, tune in to today’s AgNet News…
California Assembly Clears Path for E-15 Fuel Sales
…blends across the state. The California State Assembly has unanimously passed Assembly Bill 30, an urgency statute that allows for the immediate sale of E-15 fuel while the California Air…
Honeybee Health Program Moves Through California Assembly
…real-world solutions. It is supported by a broad coalition of agricultural and industry leaders, including the California Fresh Fruit Association, California Farm Bureau, California State Beekeepers Association, the Almond Alliance,…
California’s Salinas Valley Produce Operations Coming Up
Markon Cooperative is hosting a series of customer tours in California’s Salinas Valley, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their produce operations. These guided tours will showcase their production methods and…
American Agriculture History Minute: Why a Farmland Auction Draws a Crowd
…All eight tracks were sold to local farmers who knew that the land might not come up again for sale for another 140 years. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute….
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…grandfather, Herschel Jackson, arrived in California from Tennessee in 1933 with little more than hope and grit. Starting as a laborer in Orosi, Herschel worked vineyards and saved enough to…