…cycle, leading to reduced runoff into key water sources. While the northern tier of California, much of Oregon, and portions of the Northern Rockies may still maintain adequate water supplies,…
APHIS, CDFA Expand Citrus Greening Quarantine Area
Courtesy of CDFA The USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in collaboration with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), has expanded the quarantine area for citrus greening…
Citrus and Cherry Markets Heat Up in Early June
…get your California citrus and cherries before they’re gone.” Stay with AgNet West for more updates on what’s happening in California’s produce markets. Nick Papagni “The Ag Meter”, reporting for…
Unlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition Strategies
…Why It Matters If you’re not paying close attention to your cows’ needs during this transition, you’re leaving dollars and production potential on the table. Kevin and Katie break down…
How Westside Water Allocations Are Leaving Farmers Dry
California’s Westside farmers are once again caught in a cycle of uncertainty as water allocations remain unpredictable—despite full reservoirs and years of strong snowfall. According to AgNet West’s Nick Papagni,…
Trump Administration Invests to Revitalize U.S. Lumber Industry
…initiative is designed to cut bureaucratic red tape, secure jobs, and reduce the wildfire risk plaguing American forests—particularly in California. The investment is expected to increase the supply of homegrown…
Fifth-Generation Farmer Stephanie Moreda Sounds Alarm on Land Grabs in California
In a heartfelt conversation featuring Stephanie Moreda—known to many as the voice behind Dairy Girl Diaries—shed light on the ongoing land grab crisis threatening small family farms in Petaluma, California….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-02-25
…a citrus and table grape market update — find out why local citrus and table grapes are looking stronger than ever this season! This episode is packed with compelling stories,…
California Board to Address Plastic Packaging in Ag Sector
…of single-use packaging is recyclable or compostable Senate Bill 54 regulations-2025May9SB54ReportLegisDownload The California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) is actively engaged in public outreach and rulemaking and is…
Key Dates for Growers and Agricultural Professionals
…the ag industry. 🌰 Almond Board of California Production Research Summit 📅 Date: June 18, 2025 🕗 Time: 8:00 a.m. 📍 Location: Modesto Centre Plaza, Modesto, California 💵 Cost: Free…
California Agriculture Faces Freight and Cost Pressures, Warns WGA President
In an exclusive update from AgNet West, Western Growers Association (WGA) President and CEO Dave Puglia shed light on a mounting concern for California agriculture: the high cost of freight…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…trade partners beyond China. The segment concludes with a fun fact about California’s grape production, which is 4.9 million tons, valued at $5.6 billion. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Significant Agricultural Shift by Increasingly Growing Agave
Agave Amante Darmanin, via Wikimedia Commons California farmers are embracing a significant agricultural shift by increasingly growing agave, a resilient and drought-tolerant crop. Agave, best known for its role as…
Latest Projections for California 2024-2025 Valencia Orange Crop Released
Valencia Oranges Challiyan, via Wikimedia Commons The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service have released their latest projections for the 2024-2025 Valencia…






















