…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…
Melband Appointed New President of the California Avocado Commission
Ken Melban, President, California Avocado Commission Courtesy of California Avocado Commission The California Avocado Commission has appointed Ken Melband as its new president, recognizing his extensive leadership experience within the…
Rollins Travels the World Promoting U.S. Agriculture Market
Image by unkas/DepositPhotos image Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for AgNet West. Ag Secretary Brooke Rawlins talking about the agricultural market, which would definitely help out California. Rollins Travels the…
Steve Hilton Discusses Fixing California Water Issue
Talking with Steve Hilton, who’s running for governor of the state of California. I asked Steve, how do we fix the water issue in California so farmers get water and…
Lipstick Farmer on “559 Farm Train”
…moving on rail. Let rail move goods. It’s the only way to do it. Create better supply chain in California by supporting the rail industry. And we’ll do twice as…
Almond Update: ABC Almond Leadership Program Supports FFA Scholarships
Courtesy of the Almond Board of California The Almond Board of California is deeply committed to cultivating the future of agriculture through its Almond Leadership Program, which provides financial support…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
…concerns and the evolution of autonomous technology since the 1940s were highlighted. Despite California’s tech-forward reputation, outdated regulations hinder innovation. The Almond Board of California‘s Associate Director of Industry Relations…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…know. California Fair Plan, poor guys, broke, small company, had a takeover. They’re not equipped. They don’t have enough people. They don’t have enough money, and everyone’s upset with California…