…for agriculture all over California.” What’s Next in the Legal Battle Several major steps are now underway: Petitioning the California Supreme Court to review the appellate court’s dismissal of key…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
The November 13 edition of the AgNet News Hour hit home for farmers across California as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Dusty Ference, Executive Director of…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…reserving the highest-quality in-shell walnuts for international buyers. Walnut Grading System California walnuts are categorized into A, B, and C grades: A Grade: High-end, light color, targeted for premium domestic…
Michael Jameson Reports a Rebound for California Walnuts
…once again favoring California walnuts over cheaper Chinese product. “China had a rough season — they had freezes, a warm August, and less exportable volume,” he explained. “That brought prices…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…“global holes”—time slots in the international market where California fruit can thrive without overlapping competing crops from Mexico, Chile, or Argentina. California Table Grapes: A Seasonal Treasure When the Ag…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…more than 1.8 million acres of farmland, Jacobsen said he feels an enormous responsibility to be a voice for California agriculture. “We grow nearly 350 different crops here,” he said….
Edward Ring Wraps Up: California’s Path to Prosperity Lies in Facts, Not Fear
…note. “California is full of smart, resourceful people,” he said. “If we unleash that ingenuity instead of stifling it, California’s best days are still ahead.” Papagni closed the show by…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…California without farming.” Ring emphasized that California’s water shortages are man-made, not natural. “Five million acres of farmland in the San Joaquin Valley need about 15 million acre-feet of water…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…not just a sector of California’s economy — it’s the backbone of many communities. “There’s an estimated half a million people that work directly in agriculture in California,” he explained….
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
A Busy Leader in California Agriculture Nanette Simonian Nanette Simonian is a force in California agriculture. As the Marketing Development Manager at EarthSol and President-elect of California Women for Agriculture…
Nanette Simonian and California Women for Agriculture Take a Stand on Prop 50
…FFA’s Golden Owl Award, which recognizes exceptional agricultural educators across California. Nominations are now open for the 2025–26 awards, a joint effort between Nationwide Insurance and the California Farm Bureau….
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
Innovation and Collaboration Take Center Stage at FIRA 2025 Nathan Boyd (left) with Nick Papagni “the Ag Meter” at FIRA At the FIRA 2025 Agricultural Robotics Expo in Woodland, California,…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
Don Wagner A Conversation with Don Wagner: Candidate for California Secretary of State California’s upcoming election season brings fresh energy and new voices calling for reform. Among them is Don…
Don Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of California
…faster during wildfires. That’s the kind of practical, local innovation California needs more of.” When asked about the upcoming Proposition 50, Wagner warned that the measure could silence rural California….