…potential deal could be the turning point for farmers and ranchers across the nation. California’s dairy world is also making headlines! This month, the California Milk Advisory Board is partnering…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grants
Farm tractor spraying pesticides & insecticides herbicides over green vineyard field. Napa Valley, Napa County, California, USA DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that…
California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action
…and Processing — delivered a clear warning: “We’re in a crisis and it’s going to get worse.” His comments reflect mounting urgency as California’s water supply issues deepen, particularly on…
Mangoes May Boost Heart Health in Postmenopausal Women
…health benefits for postmenopausal women. Researchers from the University of California, Davis found that consuming about two servings—or one and a half cups—of mango daily over a two-week period led…
California’s Water Crisis: Time to Turn Policy into Action
…key pumping facilities in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta remained idle, hamstrung by outdated and questionable environmental regulations. California’s Water Crisis: Time to Turn Policy into Action Enough Water for Millions—Wasted…
Maximizing Shelf Life: Family Tree Farms Adapts to the Demands of Fresh Tree Fruit
Inside the San Joaquin Valley’s Tree Fruit Pipeline In a recent conversation with Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms, headquartered in Reedley, California, the complexities of managing fresh stone fruit…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-11-25
…diving deep into some hot-button issues. First up: the closure of one of the nation’s largest wine distributors and what this means for California’s wine industry. Will prices rise? Will…
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg
…global demand, and helping lead an industry shift exemplifies the resilience and foresight that define California agriculture. From humble roots to international reach, Family Tree Farms represents both the personal…
Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland
…look at the agricultural future of California’s Central Valley. Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, reporting for AgNetWest. Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland You can read,…
Rich Kreps Sounds Alarm on California’s Water Storage Failures
Rich Kreps, pistachio grower and chairman of the American Pistachio Growers Board, is calling attention to California’s mismanagement of water resources, especially on the west side of Fresno. Speaking with…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
…changes stick? Tune in to hear Nick and Josh break it down. Celebrate Lemon Month! It’s Lemon Month — and while California’s lemon harvest is still ramping up, Nick and…
Wine Grape Growers Asked to Vote on Extension of Pierce’s Disease Program
…a wide range of research initiatives—including disease management, biotech innovation, virus detection, and vector control—all aimed at protecting California’s $57 billion wine industry. Since its inception in 2001, the program…
California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality
…market demand. California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality Weather and Crop Conditions Point to a Strong Harvest LeMay began by acknowledging the unpredictable nature of California…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
Pistachios Gaining Traction Worldwide As the 2025 pistachio season approaches, the global outlook for this California-grown nut is exceptionally bright. Rich Kreps, a pistachio farmer, board chairman of the American…