…80% of the world’s citrus production takes place in the Northern Hemisphere. In the United States, the industry is concentrated in four key states: Florida Arizona California Texas These regions…
World Ag Expo 2026: Inside the Success with Megan Lausten
…Activities One of the most popular annual events is the California Antique Farm Equipment Show, held each April. This family-friendly event features: Antique tractor displays Tractor pulls Barrel racing Petting…
Clovis Rodeo 112: Tradition, Thrills & Community Impact
Ron Dunbar The excitement is building in California’s Central Valley as the iconic Clovis Rodeo returns for its 112th year, promising a week packed with action, entertainment, and deep-rooted Western…
Clovis Rodeo and World Ag Expo Highlight Strength of Ag Community and Industry Events
…premier Western events in California, drawing tens of thousands of attendees and top competitors from across the country. “We’ll have close to 700 cowboys here,” Dunbar said. “We try to…
Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture
Karen Ross Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture California agriculture is facing one of the most pivotal moments in its history—and few understand that better than Karen…
California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Discusses Future of Farming, Water, and Regulation Challenges
Ross emphasized that agriculture in California is at a critical moment, balancing economic pressures, regulatory demands, and long-term sustainability goals. She noted that farming today requires navigating a complex landscape…
Smart Water, Stronger Farms: Aqua4D’s Impact on Agriculture
…bigger: it could transform how water interacts with soil and plants. Turning Problem Water into Productive Water Across California and beyond, growers are battling high salinity and bicarbonates—conditions that can…
Early Summer Disease Pressure Builds in Almond Orchards
As temperatures rise and conditions shift in California’s almond orchards, growers should be preparing for increased disease pressure heading into early summer. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent…
Water Technology Innovation Offers New Option for Growers Facing Quality Challenges
…salinity and bicarbonate issues that continue to impact operations across California. Nunes said Aqua4D uses electromagnetic fields and frequencies to treat water without chemicals, helping address problems tied to poor…
Tulare County Farm Bureau Leader Reflects on Career, Agriculture Advocacy, and Industry Future
…the critical role local farm bureaus play in advocating for farmers across California. Blattler, who has spent 19 years leading the Tulare County Farm Bureau, discussed the scope and importance…
From Dairy to Leadership: Inside Tulare County Agriculture
From the Heart of California Agriculture Tricia Stever Blattler Few places represent the strength and scale of American agriculture like Tulare County—and few voices capture it better than Tricia Stever…
California Farming at a Crossroads: Shannon Douglass on Policy, Pressure, and the Path Forward
Shannon Douglass (left) with “the Ag Meter” California agriculture is facing one of its most pivotal moments in decades. In a recent interview at Fresno State with “the Ag Meter”,…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State
…and farming issues that are often overlooked in statewide political conversations. Is California in Crisis? According to Jacobsen, the question isn’t whether California is in crisis—it’s how long it has…
California Ag Faces Rising Costs and Political Crossroads as Governor Race Heats Up
The AgNet News Hour continued its coverage of California’s pivotal governor race, while also highlighting mounting cost pressures facing farmers—from fertilizer and fuel to packaging—at a critical time for the…