…and his operation has recently partnered with Producers Dairy for corn silage production. “Cotton just wasn’t penciling out… corn silage is a good fit for our operation,” Allen noted. Labor,…
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
Three Vacancies Open on Key Agricultural Oversight Board The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications to fill three vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board,…
Northwest Cherry Season Begins with Strong 2025 Crop Forecast
Sweet Cherry Harvest Kicks Off with 13% Boost in Yield Image by Stokaji/DepositPhotos The Northwest sweet cherry season is officially underway, bringing fresh excitement to cherry lovers and retailers across…
Grape growers, take note! What pest can turn your vineyard into a nightmare overnight?
In this episode of The Growing Edge, we sit down with legendary crop advisor Todd Burkdoll to talk about vine mealybugs and how Senstar® Insecticide is changing the game with…
Delta Stressors Must Be Addressed for Water Reliability
Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Calls for Balanced Water Solutions AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” recently sat down with Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau,…
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…regulatory roadblocks that have made water access a constant battle for growers. The conversation also highlights Joel’s new venture into silage corn for Producers Dairy, and why he’s moved away…
Darren Hill Explains Why Chicken and Pork Beat Beef on Price
JD Food Sales Manager Breaks Down Protein Market Differences Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” sat down with Darren Hill, sales manager for JD Food in Fresno, to talk about the…
Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles
Family Tree Farms’ Daniel Jackson Says East Side Growers Face Changing Rules Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” recently spoke with Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms—one of the largest growers…
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Ease Ag Transport Weight Limits
Senators Push for 10% Axle Weight Variance on Dry Bulk Hauls A new bipartisan proposal from U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) could bring welcome changes to…
Cotton, and Cotton Gin, Helped Shape American Ag Economy
From Columbus to the Cotton Gin: The Crop That Changed a Nation In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold shares a pivotal chapter in American farming—how…
California Farm Leaders Urge Rethink of Immigration Enforcement
Farm Advocates Warn of Disruption to Ag Productivity Immigrant migrant seasonal farm field workers work a field and pick and package strawberries in Lake Forest, California. DepositPhotos image California agricultural…
Darren Hill: Why JD Food Buys Beef Nationwide
JD Food’s Darren Hill Explains Meat Sourcing Beyond California Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” sat down with Darren Hill, the veteran sales manager at JD Food, to discuss how the…
Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming
Fresno Farm Bureau CEO Warns of Growing Pressures on California Agriculture In an interview with AgNet West, Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, voiced deep concern over…