…face rising livestock losses with few legal options. The hosts debate the lack of practical support for cattlemen, comparing California’s policy to more flexible approaches in Oregon and Wyoming. Exclusive…
Grape Industry Faces Wine Sales Challenges
…is likely to continue to wane unless California wines can take market share,” noted industry speakers. Despite these headwinds, the 2025 crop outlook appears positive, and growers remain optimistic. Allied…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…grounded. Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame Farming Life on the Westside Joel Allen’s operation in Firebaugh, California includes a diverse rotation: pistachios, wheat, corn silage,…
California Table Grape Harvest Kicks Off with Strong Yields
…all signs point to a profitable and flavorful year for growers across the Central Valley. For more updates on the California grape industry, visit californiagrapes.org. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board
…role provides a direct opportunity to influence California’s agricultural policy and product standards. Eligibility and How to Apply To qualify, applicants must: Hold a current fertilizing materials license or Represent…
Delta Stressors Must Be Addressed for Water Reliability
…to discuss one of California agriculture’s most pressing issues: water. Delta Stressors Must Be Addressed for Water Reliability Jacobsen voiced a long-standing concern over the ongoing challenges facing the state’s…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25
AgNet News Hour: Joel Allen Talks West Side Farming, Water, and Raising an NFL Quarterback Today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour dives into California’s pressing ag issues, with a…
Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles
…of peaches, nectarines, plums, and blueberries globally—about the complex differences between farming on California’s east and west sides. Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles Jackson, who farms…
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Ease Ag Transport Weight Limits
…inputs, improving both cost-effectiveness and supply chain performance. Key Benefits for California Agriculture For California’s vast and diverse ag sector, the impact could be substantial. Growers and suppliers often depend…
Cotton, and Cotton Gin, Helped Shape American Ag Economy
…cotton became one of the nation’s most transformative crops. How Cotton Helped Shape America’s Agricultural Economy When Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World in 1492, he discovered cotton growing…
California Farm Leaders Urge Rethink of Immigration Enforcement
…throughout the state. The call comes as farm advocates highlight the critical role of immigrant labor in sustaining California’s agricultural productivity. As the nation’s top agricultural producer, California depends heavily…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-24-25
…Gary’s career has spanned over 50 years in agriculture—most of it focused on California’s $2 billion rice industry. What makes this episode truly stand out is Gary’s raw and honest…
Darren Hill: Why JD Food Buys Beef Nationwide
…company sources its beef and why the process stretches far beyond California’s borders. Darren Hill: Why JD Food Buys Beef Nationwide With over 35 years in the meat industry and…
Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming
…of an effort to make sure that we’re healthy for the long term.” Jacobsen called California’s farmers and farmworkers “unsung heroes,” working relentlessly to deliver an unmatched bounty to the…