…critical and candid conversation with Imperial Valley farmer Andrew Leimgruber —shedding light on the daily battles California growers face just to stay in business. From water rights to foreign land…
California Walnut Comeback: Norene’s Outlook
…better spring and early summer season,” said Norene, who farms in the Southern Sacramento Valley. “It’s been absolutely idyllic.” Walnut marketing efforts have shifted dramatically in recent years. Once buried…
California Eggplant Harvest Begins with Strong Quality Reports
Eggplant production is now underway in California’s Central Valley, with growers noting encouraging early results. The first harvests are producing a strong showing of number-one quality eggplant, particularly in the…
Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform
…the Nisei Farmers League’s Mission As President of the Nisei Farmers League, Cunha represents growers across the San Joaquin Valley and statewide. The League’s priorities include: Immigration and labor policy…
Joel Allen Targets Late-Season Market with High-Quality Cantaloupes
…Producers Dairy, supplying them with corn silage. “It’s a good operation,” Allen added. For the west side of the Central Valley, adaptability and relationships remain key to sustaining family operations…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-26-25
Labor, Wolves, and Wine Woes: AgNet News Hour Talks Ag Policy and Market Shifts Happy Thursday from the Central Valley! On this week’s AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter”…
California Table Grape Harvest Kicks Off with Strong Yields
Central Valley Growers Prepare for High-Quality 2025 Grape Season The 2025 California table grape harvest is set to begin in the Central Valley between July 1 and July 10, with…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board
…central role in protecting agricultural productivity while upholding environmental standards. Board Openings Include Industry and Public Seats Of the three available seats: Two are designated for industry members One is…
California Farm Leaders Urge Rethink of Immigration Enforcement
…disrupting the food supply chain, increasing uncertainty for producers already facing tight margins, regulatory pressure, and weather-related challenges. “Immigrant workers are not only essential to harvesting crops—they are central to…
Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming
…that the San Joaquin Valley holds a unique position in the country’s agricultural and national security framework. “A country that can’t feed itself, can’t defend itself,” he stated. “You can’t…
California Farming at a Crossroads
…over what he describes as the California government’s growing disconnect from the realities of farming in the Central Valley. Speaking with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Jackson didn’t mince words: “They’re…
How One Sticker United California Agriculture
A Movement Rooted in California Agriculture Ten years ago, a simple green sticker with bold white lettering began to appear on trucks, barns, and storefronts across California’s Central Valley. That…
California’s Meat Industry Faces Historic Supply Crunch
…a Central Valley staple, Hill admits a good slow-cooked brisket is hard to beat. Final Thoughts When asked about his favorite steak, Hill chose prime rib over ribeye, appreciating the…
“My Job Depends on AG”: California’s Farming Backbone
California’s Central Valley is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world — and for many, agriculture isn’t just a way of life, it’s their livelihood. The phrase…