…deeper with Davin Norene on everything from health messaging to sustainability efforts in California agriculture. Don’t miss the full conversation—available now through AgNet West. Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” reporting…
Joel Allen Talks Farm Labor, Immigration, and Pistachio Production Costs
…that we’ve used has done an excellent job. Employees all seem like they’re doing well, they’re happy,” he noted. “I don’t know if ICE has really affected them much, but…
Jeff Bitter Warns: Wine Grape Growers Face Tough Road Ahead
…also carried a glimmer of hope. Jeff Bitter Warns: Wine Grape Growers Face Tough Road Ahead “If they don’t have a contract, they could be growing grapes all year long…
Wine Grape Market Struggles: Jeff Bitter Shares Tough Outlook
…growers. Bitter emphasized that growers with production contracts are likely to weather the storm. “They’re probably going to be fine,” he said. “But if they don’t have a contract, it’s…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…contracting in agriculture. “Every contractor we’ve used has done an excellent job… no complaints from me.” Allen also reflects on family values and investing time with children—something he believes helped…
Grape growers, take note! What pest can turn your vineyard into a nightmare overnight?
…its unique dual-action formula. Find out how Senstar knocks out vine mealybugs—and why timing and coverage are critical to managing this tough pest. Don’t miss this gritty, ground-level insight into…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-24-25
…love for his family resonate throughout the interview. If you’re looking for a story that reaffirms why agriculture matters—and why people like Gary Dodd are the backbone of the industry—don’t…
Darren Hill: Why JD Food Buys Beef Nationwide
…simply don’t supply enough volume for a company with JD Food’s reach. “We definitely purchase and market California products when possible,” he said. “But we also have to source from…
Netting Mandarins: A Citrus Shift at Kings River
…now driving innovation in citrus as well. Silva explained how certain mandarin varieties naturally avoid seed formation, while others require more intervention. “We have varieties that don’t produce enough pollen…
Screwworm Threat Sparks Swift Federal Action
…she said. Congressman Tony Gonzales highlighted the urgency: “We don’t want to mess with our hamburgers on Saturday, our steaks on Friday, and our fajitas on Sunday.” Gonzales praised the…
California Farming at a Crossroads
…just goes away into oblivion, and you don’t know where all the billions of dollars went. And there’s nothing ever done.” Food Security at Risk Jackson warned that current policy…
California’s Meat Industry Faces Historic Supply Crunch
…Protein Alternatives While beef prices climb, consumers are turning to alternatives like chicken and pork. Hill explained that these proteins don’t face the same supply constraints, largely due to faster…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-18-25
…strong for future generations. Don’t miss this deep-dive interview with one of California agriculture’s most dedicated voices. Subscribe to the AgNet West podcast on your preferred platform. Listen to previous…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…on California’s freight crisis, followed by Dave Puglia of Western Growers sharing policy perspectives and urgent calls for reform. Don’t miss today’s candid and critical conversations. Listen to previous AgNet…