…over what he describes as the California government’s growing disconnect from the realities of farming in the Central Valley. Speaking with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Jackson didn’t mince words: “They’re…
Call to Prioritize California Farming Amid Environmental Controversy
…have long taken precedence over the needs of California agriculture. Speaking with Nick Papagni, Kreps warned that the ongoing battle over environmental water use in the Delta is approaching a…
CDFA Expands Quarantine to Contain Pest Outbreak in Orange County
California Officials Respond Swiftly to Agricultural Pest Threat Exotic Fruit Flies USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has intensified efforts to…
California Walnuts Launch “Feel Good” Campaign for Gen Z & Millennials
California Walnuts Rebranded for the Next Generation of Snackers DepositPhotos image California’s walnut industry is undergoing a bold transformation aimed at reconnecting with younger consumers. The California Walnut Board and…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-23-25
…farming in the state. Also in today’s show: highlights from the California Beef Ambassador contest, California Grown’s new agritourism website, and a surge in walnut marketing aimed at younger consumers….
California Ag Water Outlook: Hope from Ryan Jacobsen
…Bureau, provided critical insight into California’s persistent water challenges—and a glimmer of hope for the future. California Ag Water Outlook: Hope from Ryan Jacobsen When asked whether California’s water issues…
California’s Beef Industry Faces Historic Supply Shortage
A Deepening Crisis in California’s Meat Industry Darren Hill, a seasoned sales manager at JD Food in Fresno, California, recently sat down to discuss the growing challenges in the state’s…
How One Sticker United California Agriculture
A Movement Rooted in California Agriculture Ten years ago, a simple green sticker with bold white lettering began to appear on trucks, barns, and storefronts across California’s Central Valley. That…
King’s River Packing Tackles Citrus Challenges
In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Jesse Silva, Vice President of Sales at King’s River Packing, shared his insights on the unique challenges and opportunities facing California’s…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-20-25
…take a closer look at two critical issues for U.S. agriculture: the threat of screwworm infestations and the decline in organic acreage across California. A major announcement from USDA Secretary…
How Athletics Fueled Farm Leadership
Nick Papagni of AgNet West sat down with Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, to explore the surprising connection between athletics and agriculture. For Jacobsen—a fourth-generation California…
California’s Meat Industry Faces Historic Supply Crunch
…JD Food, and a long-time figure in Central California’s meat industry, highlighted the serious challenges currently facing beef production in California and across the U.S. California’s Meat Industry Faces Historic…
Almond Update: The Power of Participation — A Grower’s Perspective on Almond Board Committees
…Mike shares how a simple New Year’s resolution led him to meaningful involvement with the Almond Board of California’s committees — and why he encourages others to do the same….
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-19-25
…on Ag. Nick sat down with Steve Malanka and Erik Wilson, the visionaries behind the now-ubiquitous decal seen on thousands of trucks and tractors across California and beyond. Since its…