Family Tree Farms’ Daniel Jackson Talks Growth, Global Reach, and the Fruit That Changed Everything Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” sat down with Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms—now widely…
Massey-Ferguson: A Legacy in Agriculture
In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, few names carry the weight of tradition and innovation like Massey-Ferguson. But how did this iconic brand come to be? Massey-Ferguson: A Legacy in…
Netting Mandarins: A Citrus Shift at Kings River
Kings River Packing’s Jesse Silva Talks Innovation, Cost, and Consumer Demand In an interview with AgNet West, Jesse Silva of Kings River Packing discussed the increasing use of netting in…
Screwworm Threat Sparks Swift Federal Action
New Federal Funding and Plans to Prevent Livestock Crisis The New World Screwworm is back in the spotlight—and not without serious concern. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins recently described the…
Fresno County Farm Bureau: Advocating for Agriculture Since 1917
CEO Ryan Jacobsen on the Bureau’s Role in a Changing Regulatory Landscape Nick Papagni, also known as “The Ag Meter”, sat down with Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County…
Educating California: Why Farming Deserves a Greater Voice
In an era when agriculture often finds itself misunderstood by those far removed from farm life, voices from the industry are calling for a new focus: education. In a recent…
Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo 2025 Welcomes California Growers
Industry Leaders Gather in Tampa for August Ag Event California citrus and specialty crop producers are invited to attend the 2025 Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo, a premier industry event…
California Farming at a Crossroads
Daniel Jackson Warns of Looming Food Security Crisis A Disconnect Between Policy and Reality In a recent interview on AgNet West, Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms voiced deep frustration…
Call to Prioritize California Farming Amid Environmental Controversy
A Generational Crisis in the Delta Rich Kreps of Ultra Gro — a pistachio grower and board chairman of American Pistachio Growers — voiced growing frustration over how environmental narratives…
CDFA Expands Quarantine to Contain Pest Outbreak in Orange County
California Officials Respond Swiftly to Agricultural Pest Threat Exotic Fruit Flies USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has intensified efforts to…
USDA Proposal Sparks Concern Among Organic Mushroom Growers
Organic Industry Pushes Back Against USDA Rule Change Deposit Photos image A newly proposed rule from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is drawing sharp criticism from across the…
California Walnuts Launch “Feel Good” Campaign for Gen Z & Millennials
California Walnuts Rebranded for the Next Generation of Snackers DepositPhotos image California’s walnut industry is undergoing a bold transformation aimed at reconnecting with younger consumers. The California Walnut Board and…
California Ag Water Outlook: Hope from Ryan Jacobsen
Fresno Farm Bureau CEO Shares Insight on Long-Term Water Reform In an interview with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, on AgNet West, Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm…
California’s Beef Industry Faces Historic Supply Shortage
A Deepening Crisis in California’s Meat Industry Darren Hill, a seasoned sales manager at JD Food in Fresno, California, recently sat down to discuss the growing challenges in the state’s…