Advocating for California Ag: Ryan Jacobsen on Water, Policy, and the Valley’s Future Ryan Jacobsen: Defending California Agriculture Agriculture and Advocacy: A Lifelong Mission Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-16-25
…importance of protecting legal pathways for seasonal and long-term ag workers and the role labor contractors play in supporting California’s workforce. Next, the conversation shifts to biofuels. Josh breaks down…
California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes Back
…In a recent statement, Rollins highlighted her personal ties to farming and the emotional toll of watching solar projects replace fertile farmland. California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes…
Trump: “We Can’t Do That to Our Farmers” – Call for Action on Ag Farm Labor
…them with dangerous individuals, warning of unintended consequences if the current system is not fixed. California Farms at Risk Without Labor Solutions California’s multibillion-dollar ag industry depends heavily on migrant…
Domestic Lemons in High Demand as Imports Decline
…grower-packer-shippers in the U.S. With over 30,000 acres under cultivation and eight generations of family farming, Kings River Packing is a major player in California’s citrus market. Domestic Lemons in…
Jesse Silva Discusses California Citrus, Global Trade, Future of Farming
…California farmers work,” Silva said. With optimal conditions of warm days and cool nights, California citrus continues to be favored in both domestic and export markets for its clean, flavorful…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…and sounding the alarm on misguided solar expansion onto prime ag land. Rollins doesn’t mince words when it comes to the impact of California’s Prop 12 pork regulations, which she…
California Avocado Month Launches with Strong Supply and Soaring Demand
June marks the beginning of California Avocado Month—a celebration of one of the state’s most iconic and in-demand crops. Backed by a powerful marketing campaign led by the California Avocado…
Strawberry Supply Holds Steady Amid Seasonal Fruit Competition
Strawberry supplies from California’s Ventura County and Watsonville-Salinas regions remain consistent, providing steady volume for retailers and distributors. Despite moderate demand—impacted by the seasonal availability of other fruits—the strawberry market…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Garden Grove
…management in one of California’s important agricultural corridors. The oriental fruit fly is considered a serious invasive pest, known for its ability to infest more than 230 types of fruits…
Addressing Wolf-Livestock Conflicts: California’s Innovative Approach
In an era where wildlife conservation often collides with agricultural practices, the issue of livestock depredation by gray wolves in California has garnered significant attention. The California Department of Fish…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, agricultural consultant and American Pistachio Growers board chairman Rich Kreps voiced strong concerns over water allocations for California’s Westside farmers. Rich…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
Courtesy of the Almond Board of California The Almond Board of California is set to host its inaugural Production Research Summit on June 18 at the DoubleTree in Modesto, a…
Rooted in Legacy: Daniel Jackson Reflects on Family Tree Farms’ Origins
…blueberries in the world. The journey began during the Great Depression when Jackson’s grandfather, Herschel, left Tennessee in search of better wages in California’s Central Valley. Rooted in Legacy: Daniel…