…California show: Faster maturation in some varieties Higher plant weights Increased sugar content Rather than replicating tequila or mezcal production, the Woolf family is focused on creating something uniquely Californian—leveraging…
Agave Opportunity Grows in California; Wolf Family Pushes Innovation Amid Water Challenges
…California growers adapt to ongoing water shortages and shifting agricultural realities. Farming on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley has become increasingly difficult, with growers once again facing…
Agave Innovation on the West Side; Stuart Wolf and Family Look Toward Farming’s Future
The March 17 edition of the AgNet News Hour highlighted the innovative work happening on California’s west side as Stuart Wolf of Wolf Farming and Processing joined the program alongside…
California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
…of the Milk Producers Council to discuss the history of California water infrastructure, the impact of environmental regulations, and what the future may hold for the San Joaquin Valley and…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
…Hour, host Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni welcomed Geoffrey Vanden Heuvel of the Milk Producers Council for a passionate and insightful conversation about California’s water challenges and what must change…
Growing the Future: Ag in the Classroom Reaches California Students
…millions of students learn about farming, food production, and career opportunities within agriculture. The California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom is the nonprofit education arm of the California Farm…
John Duarte Calls for Water Abundance in California
…the California Legislature, as proof that policymakers recognize the need to expand water supplies. The bill calls for nine million acre-feet of new water to be developed for California. While…
Managing Fire Ants in Almond Orchards with Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait
Fire ants can create significant challenges for California almond growers, particularly as populations build during warmer months. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says effective…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
…of the show featured a detailed conversation with Jeffrey Vanden Heuvel of the Milk Producers Council, who walked listeners through the history of California’s water system. Vanden Heuvel explained how…
Part 1: Almond Red Leaf Blotch Spreading in Central Valley Orchards
Almond growers across California’s Central Valley are being urged to stay alert for almond red leaf blotch, a disease that is becoming more common in orchards and can significantly impact…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health
…miles of canals designed to deliver water to California’s Central Valley farms. The upcoming conversation promises a deeper look at how California’s water system began and how water policy continues…
Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
…also serves on multiple industry boards, including the National Milk Producers Federation. His leadership role means he regularly meets with dairy producers from across the country to discuss markets, regulations,…
Fresno’s Pappy’s Seasoning: A Family Legacy Built on Flavor
Eddie Papulias Few food brands capture the spirit of California’s Central Valley quite like Pappy’s Choice Seasoning. What began as a family meat business rooted in Fresno agriculture has grown…
A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour
…has grown significantly, Papulias says operating a food business in California has become increasingly difficult. He pointed to several challenges affecting producers today: Rising ingredient costs, including black pepper prices…