…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…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…urban Californians — about where their food comes from and the true impact of policy decisions. “People think farmers are greedy. They don’t realize California is one of the only…
California Table Grape Season Kicks Off Strong: Ian LeMay Shares Optimism for 2025-26
…recent interview with AgNetWest, Ian LeMay, the newly appointed President & CEO of the California Table Grape Commission, shared his optimism and outlined what growers and consumers can expect. California…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…and sounding the alarm on misguided solar expansion onto prime ag land. Rollins doesn’t mince words when it comes to the impact of California’s Prop 12 pork regulations, which she…
Stuart Woolf: “Farmers Are the Greatest Environmentalists We Have”
…California’s farmers have continued to adapt, innovate, and provide a growing bounty. “The vast majority of the farmers in California have been very good stewards,” Woolf added, “until maybe the…
California Freight Crisis Pushing Trucking to the Brink
Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, spoke with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities about the alarming state of the freight industry in California — and it’s not good news. California Freight…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-06-25
…from Tijuana into Southern California. It’s an environmental crisis impacting everything from farming and fishing to public health. We’re calling on California officials to find real solutions. But today’s show…
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, has a discussion with Nick Anderson from Helena Agri-Enterprises about the mounting challenges farmers face in California…
California Farmers Gain Water Access
The Bureau of Reclamation has announced an increase in 2025 water supply allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors south of California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta. The updated allocations reflect improved…
Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns
…crop theft—capture the reality facing California’s agriculture sector. The continued vigilance against theft is necessary to protect the fruits of their labor. California agriculture remains a cornerstone of the national…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…impact on trucking, agriculture, and the state’s economy. California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio,/em> The Freight Emergency in California Nick Foglio didn’t mince…
Honoring Agricultural Roots: Nick Anderson Reflects on Valley Farming Legacy
…of California’s San Joaquin Valley. As “The Ag Meter,” I had the chance to ask Anderson about the region’s rich farming heritage and the families who helped shape it. Honoring…
Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out”
…Growers Woolf’s message was clear: California’s ag producers aren’t asking for special treatment. They’re asking for a fair, supportive environment to do what they do best—feed the country. “We should…
Almond Board of California Finalizes 2025 Board Elections, Sets Path for Industry Growth
The Almond Board of California has officially finalized its 2025 Board of Directors elections, setting the stage for a new year of leadership dedicated to advancing the state’s vital almond…