A Fourth-Generation California Farm in Los Banos–Firebaugh In the heart of California’s Central Valley, A-Bar Ag Enterprises, led by fourth-generation farmer Jake Barcellos, represents both tradition and innovation. Farming in…
My Job Depends on Ag: How a Grassroots Sticker Campaign Grew Into a Movement Supporting California Agriculture
…“This isn’t about making money—it’s about reinvesting in the future of farming,” Malanka explained, noting that donations are routed through the Central Valley Community Foundation so all proceeds benefit students. Building Awareness…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…California agriculture. From labor shortages and water policy to global competition and automation, he continues to push for solutions that will sustain the industry for future generations. California’s Central Valley,…
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
…prices. But Malanka’s firsthand reports from the field paint a different picture. Yields are consistently off across the Central Valley, with haulers seeing reductions ranging anywhere from 10 to 22…
Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture: America’s First Farm Organization
…agricultural improvement. Their involvement underscored the central role farming played in building a self-sufficient and prosperous America. Revolutionary Ideas: Early Agricultural Innovations The PSPA was far ahead of its time….
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
…postings could even bring protesters into the fields, creating safety risks for workers and growers alike. Water, as always, remained central to the conversation. Despite historic rains, he noted that…
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Melissa Oberti, a third-generation Central Valley farmer from Madera, to share her family’s story and the challenges facing small…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…dealing with weather, state regulations, and pest control restrictions simultaneously.” High-Speed Rail Impacts on Central Valley Farms California’s high-speed rail project is creating uncertainty for many Central Valley farmers. Melissa’s…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
…Farming Water: A Man-Made Crisis Joe Del Bosque Del Bosque has long been at the forefront of California’s water battles. He recalls how the Central Valley Project once brought plentiful…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…worsening Central Valley air quality caused by wildfires, likening the smoke to winter fog. He warned that tensions between state and federal governments over forest management may intensify as fall…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…challenges facing California agriculture. Recent thunderstorms in the Central Valley brought rare lightning-sparked fires near Madera, while wildfires threatened vineyards in Napa Valley, raising concerns about crop damage and smoke…
USDA Extension Service: A Legacy of Education and Support
…Education and Support America in 1914: Farming at the Center At the time of the Extension Service’s creation, farming was central to American life. More than half of the U.S….
California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
…Agriculture A central topic of conversation was labor in agriculture. Cameron emphasized the critical importance of a stable workforce for California’s labor-intensive crops. He highlighted the need for programs like…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50
…on Proposition 50 Later in the show, Nick welcomed Assemblyman David Tangipa, a former Fresno State Bulldog and strong advocate for Central Valley farmers. Tangipa spoke passionately about his fight…