California Wine Growers Back Program to Combat Vineyard Threats The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has reauthorized the Pierce’s Disease Control Program, a vital effort aimed at protecting…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-02-25
AgNet News Hour: Water, Land, and a Fight for the Future of Farming in California On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill deliver a…
Technology Transforms California Cherry Industry
Michael Jameson of Morada Produce Shares Industry Insights For more than three decades, Michael Jameson has witnessed a dramatic transformation in California’s cherry industry. As a veteran of 37 years…
Manuel Cunha: Work Permits Key for Ag Workforce
…a wide range of pressing issues in California agriculture, including farm labor policy, regulatory challenges, and the importance of reforming immigration systems to reflect economic realities. Listen to the full…
Walnut Industry Repositions for Growth, Eyes Younger Market
Walnut Industry Repositions for Growth, Eyes Younger Market Big Time Farming’s Davin Norene Says It’s Time for Walnuts to Shine The California walnut industry is undergoing a strategic transformation, and…
Avocado Markets Shift Amid Rising U.S. Shipments and Holiday Demand
…Mexico remained the top supplier, followed by Peru, California, and Colombia. Prices have held steady for now, but rising inventories are beginning to create pressure as the market braces for…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-01-25
AgNet News Hour: A Deep Dive into California’s Cherry Season with Morada Produce Today’s AgNet News Hour delivers a masterclass in California cherries, with industry veteran Mike Jameson of Murata…
California Walnut Comeback: Norene’s Outlook
…Big Time Farming and a member of the California Walnut Board and Commission, spoke with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni about what’s ahead for the industry. California Walnut Comeback: Norene’s Outlook…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…Plus, if you’re ever in need of product support, team members throughout California and Nevada are on call 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. Trust California Industrial Rubber to…
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Produce Safety Program (CDFA-PSP) hit the road this spring to support farmers and…
California Farm Bureau Responds to Immigration Enforcement Concerns
In response to heightened immigration enforcement activity, the California Farm Bureau is reaffirming its commitment to the farmworkers who play a vital role in sustaining California’s agriculture sector. California Farm…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-30-25
…care about farming, food security, and the future of California’s rural economy, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to the AgNet West podcast on your favorite…
Joel Allen Talks Farm Labor, Immigration, and Pistachio Production Costs
…Allen covering an array of important topics concerning California Agriculture and producers. — Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
Jeff Bitter on Challenges and Cycles in the Grape Industry
Allied Grape Growers President Sees Signs of Long-Term Correction Amid Struggles In a recent interview, Jeff Bitter, President of the Allied Grape Growers Association, discussed the tough realities facing California’s…