California Almond Production Projected at 3 Billion Pounds California’s almond industry is on track for a significant upswing in 2025, with production now forecast at 3 billion meat pounds. This…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
AgNet News Hour: Connecting California Farming with the Future On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill deliver a powerful blend of…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…at supporting farmers and ranchers who experienced crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. The announcement was made by USDA and further detailed by American Farm Bureau…
California Farm Bureau Awards 2025 Scholarships
Supporting the Future of Agriculture DepositPhotos image The California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation has awarded multiple scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture and related trades. California Farm Bureau Awards…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-16-25
…straight-talking insights into California agriculture highlight both the deep frustrations and enduring hope within the farming community. Foglio, a fourth-generation farmer and ag entrepreneur, pulls no punches as he discusses…
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
…U.S. tomato market—more than double the 30% share it held just two decades ago. Supporters believe the duty will help rebalance the market and encourage more domestic production. Critics Warn…
R-CALF Urges Action on Screwworm Near Border
…to close the border in response to the threat. He also voiced full support for constructing sterile fly production facilities as a long-term solution to the screwworm problem. Reported by…
Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters
…the dairy and poultry sectors. These programs control production levels and set pricing mechanisms to stabilize the Canadian market. Recently, Canada has sought to “safeguard” these systems by legislating guardrails…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…farming. Reservoir Farms operates as a non-profit, on-farm startup incubator, enabling agriculture, robotics, and automation companies to develop, test, and scale breakthrough technologies. Cross-Regional Collaboration: Yuma and Salinas Bernstein’s innovation…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-15-25
…sensitive issue of immigration, centered on a cannabis farm in Camarillo found employing over 360 undocumented immigrants, including minors. Papagni and McGill criticized state leaders for politicizing immigration enforcement while…
Hilton Eyes Regulatory Overhaul for California Ag
…4 diesel engines and electric-only farm equipment. “These agencies are doing the damage,” Hilton said. His plan? Replace what he called far-left ideologues with “common-sense people who will be on…
Mid-July Update: Hay and Alfalfa Market Prices
…hay. Looking Ahead: More Feeder Hay by Late Summer Growers are gearing up for another round of production. With two irrigations ahead, many are aiming for higher yields, expecting to…
Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure
…diminished, prompting farmers to become more efficient stewards of this vital resource. Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” sat down with Andrew Leimgruber, a…
Legacy Barns: A Testament to 19th Century Midwest Farming
By the mid-1800s, Midwest farm families were settling in and expanding. Once their land was cleared and crops established, many pioneers shifted their focus to building newer, larger homes. It…