Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” California is one the only five regions in the world with a true Mediterranean climate. It’s rare. It’s powerful. And, it’s why the…
AgNet News Hour Tueday, 05-06-25
…operations but later agreed to cooperate, allowing USDA-funded sterile insect drops. The segment also covered the U.S. House’s vote to end California’s 2035 gas car ban, citing inefficiencies and high…
Plan to Boost American Timber and Mineral Production Affects California
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” President Trump is planning to boost American timber and mineral production which affects California. This plan could be huge for California. It means…
California Gas Powered Car Ban Voted Down
…democratic California lawmakers slammed the decision, calling the vote illegal and stating that the CRA does not cover waivers. California Gas Powered Car Ban Voted Down Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
California Winegrapes Open Award Nominations
Wine Glasses And Bottle With Grapes And Barrel In Vineyard DepositPhotos image The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has announced nominations are now open for its 2026 awards of…
Tariffs and the Latest on the California Citrus Market
Kings River Packing (the new Cobblestone Packing House) Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” Jesse Silva the VP of sales at Kings River Packing, Sanger California, spoke with Nick…
Grand Opening of Valley Natural Beverages
California Dairies Inc. in Bakersfield, California, the largest dairy farmer owned cooperative in the state. Just cut the ribbon and grand opening on a shiny new 200,000 square-foot plant called…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-05-25
…California that prohibits Border Patrol from conducting warrantless immigration stops, following an ACLU lawsuit over a Border Patrol sweep in Kern County. The ruling requires agents to have reasonable suspicion…
Central Valley Project Water Supply Allocation for 2025 Season Announced
…snow water and we prepare for the dry years when we go back to a man-made drop as Allison Febbo from Westland Water District says: “California water system needs fixing…
California Walnut Growers Experiencing Promising Early Season
California walnut growers are experiencing promising early season conditions that suggest a positive outlook for the 2025 crop according to the California Walnut Board and the California Walnut Commission. These…
California Orange Crop Update
Ripe oranges in plastic crate on market counter. Citrus fruit By serezniy/DepositPhotos image As for California Navel oranges, the supply, supply is extremely low. Growers expect the limited supplies to…
Home Grown Organic Farms Honored as a Top All-Star Growers
Image by Home Grown Organic Farms Congratulations to Home Grown Organic Farms in Porterville California, honored as one of the top All-Star grower/suppliers for Whole Foods Market. Home Grown Organic…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-02-25
…California’s water situation, noting that two reservoirs, Shasta and Oroville, are at full capacity for the third consecutive year, despite only allocating 50% water to Central Valley farmers. California’s reservoirs…
Avocados Becoming Popular with Consumers
The USDA’s latest look at avocados reveals trends that point towards growing consumer interest. USDA Economist Cathryn Webber: “The California Avocado Commission estimates that California will produce 375 million pounds…