…“We try to be a good vendor—and a reliable one.” A Promising Grape Harvest Underway The table grape harvest was just getting underway at the time of the interview. So…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
Ian LeMay Discusses California Table Grape Quality, Trade Challenges, and Global Growth California table grapes are in peak season, and according to Ian LeMay, President and CEO of the California…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…and feed markets unstable, many growers face tough decisions. Dairy Outlook: Stable Milk, Costly Replacements Despite market volatility, California dairies are operating under relatively stable milk prices—hovering around $17–$19 per…
Coastal Grandmother Talks Ag and Online Influence
…“It seriously took off like overnight,” she recalled. Ties to California Farming Beyond viral fame, Lex is immersed in California agriculture through her husband’s family business, Foglio Commodities. “Farmers are…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…is with Wayde Kirschenman of Kirschenman Enterprises, a family farm that’s been operating since 1937. From red, white, and yellow potatoes to table grapes and watermelons, Wayde and his family…
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
…only devastate us and our livelihoods, but devastate our ability to put a high-quality protein on the table for America’s families.” Industry Confidence Rooted in Government Commitment Having a clear,…
Senators Resist Effort to Override Prop 12
…key state-level laws, particularly California’s Proposition 12 and Massachusetts’ Question 3. Proposition 12 and State Rights in the Spotlight At the heart of the opposition is the concern that Ernst’s…
Almond Crop Forecast for a Strong Rebound
California Almond Production Projected at 3 Billion Pounds California’s almond industry is on track for a significant upswing in 2025, with production now forecast at 3 billion meat pounds. This…
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
…like California. Expert Advice from Avid Water Avid Water continues to support growers with tools, technologies, and strategies to maximize water use and system durability. Broad’s message is clear: if…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
AgNet News Hour: Connecting California Farming with the Future On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill deliver a powerful blend of…
California Farm Bureau Awards 2025 Scholarships
Supporting the Future of Agriculture DepositPhotos image The California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation has awarded multiple scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture and related trades. California Farm Bureau Awards…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-16-25
Nick Foglio Sounds Off on Farming Challenges and Solutions in California On today’s AgNet News Hour, we wrap up a powerful two-part conversation with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities, whose…
Lawsuit Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados
…monetary compensation, the organization aims to expose what it calls deceptive marketing and push for more transparent and environmentally responsible labeling. California Growers Sound the Alarm California avocado producers, who…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…efforts span across key agricultural regions, including Yuma, Arizona and California’s Salinas Valley. One notable partner is Tanimura & Antle, one of the most respected vegetable and leafy greens growers…