…Central Valley experienced one of its most pleasant summers in decades, a sharp contrast to recent years dominated by prolonged and intense heat waves. For perhaps the first time in…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…and Josh McGill to reflect on the past year in agriculture and look ahead to 2026. Jacobsen, a fourth-generation Central Valley farmer, described 2025 as “one of the most unique…
How Radio Transformed American Agriculture History
…broadcasting became the central communication tool for rural America, transforming how farmers worked and made decisions. The First Agricultural Broadcasts: WHA and WDZ Lead the Way The roots of agricultural…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…California without farming.” Ring emphasized that California’s water shortages are man-made, not natural. “Five million acres of farmland in the San Joaquin Valley need about 15 million acre-feet of water…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…industry, Ring warned, countless small towns throughout the Central Valley would simply “fizzle up.” North vs. South: The Delta Divide Much of the state’s water debate centers on the division…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
…Nanette said. AgMeter highlighted the importance of local schools and communities supporting these programs, particularly in regions like California’s Central Valley, where FFA programs remain strong and impactful. Continuing the…
Nanette Simonian and California Women for Agriculture Take a Stand on Prop 50
…harms rural voices. “This will hurt the Central Valley,” he said. “It’s about power, not people.” McGill agreed, adding that the vote may trigger other states to redistrict in response….
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…the Central Valley and America’s Food Supply The discussion turned to the Central Valley, the state’s agricultural engine, and the potential fallout if measures like Prop 50—and continued mismanagement of…
Don Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of California
…supply,” Wagner said. “The Central Valley, one of the most productive agricultural regions on earth, is being shortchanged by people who don’t understand farming.” He called out unbuilt water storage…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…family took on its own marketing and distribution. Since then, the company has grown into one of the largest citrus operations in the Central Valley, maintaining a hands-on, generational approach…
California Citrus Season Off to a Strong Start, Kings River Packing Leads the Charge
…Josh McGill to share an upbeat outlook on the 2024–25 season. The longtime Central Valley leader, now in its eighth generation of family farming, is off to what Silva called…
Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
…of Valley Pride Ag Company, for a deep dive into the state of California’s almond industry. Toor, known for his steady outlook even in tough markets, joined the show to discuss…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…Central Valley Agriculture Asked about the implications of a “No” vote on Proposition 50, Toor said the measure carries major significance for the Central Valley. His message: voters should support…
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…troubling. If Prop 50 passes, Kester warns that Central Valley agriculture stands to lose significant political representation—raising food prices and harming both producers and consumers. On the federal level, California…