…message is clear: the USDA is putting farmers first. She covers a lot of ground, from slashing red tape and expanding global trade to confronting Prop 12, managing labor issues,…
Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns
An issue continues to plague California farmers: agricultural theft. Authorities recently arrested three individuals accused of stealing and selling thousands of dollars’ worth of cherries, damaging crops in the process….
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
“Freight rates collapse while fuel and insurance soar, pushing California trucking and farming to the brink.” In a candid conversation with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities, AgNet West’s “Ag Meter,”…
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Power Panel to Address the Big Ag Issues
…Citrus Mutual. These three leaders will discuss topics like tariffs/trade, labor, the farm bill, food safety and much more. “It is rare to get three people together who have such…
Almond Board of California Finalizes 2025 Board Elections, Sets Path for Industry Growth
…almonds worldwide. Looking forward, the decisions and direction set by the 2025 Board will influence everything from farm sustainability to trade strategy. With this new leadership in place, California’s almond…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-05-25
Don’t Miss Today’s AgNet News Hour: Protect Your Farm and Future Good morning, farmers and ag enthusiasts! The AgNet News Hour is here to keep you informed on the issues…
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview
…Focus Hilton is especially passionate about issues impacting California’s agricultural sector and energy production in Kern County and the broader Central Valley. “A lot of the fixes are regulatory,” he…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values and Location
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute discusses farmland values having always been part of American agriculture history. American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values and Location Recent stories indicate…
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
…has shifted heavily onto farmers, leading to higher production costs and greater uncertainty. “We have ended up really placing hardship and increasing costs on the farming community that produces the…
2025-2026 California Table Grape Season: A Fresh Start to a Global Campaign
…in table grape production. With an emphasis on quality, sustainability, and innovative promotion, California grapes will remain the top choice for fresh fruit enthusiasts worldwide. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…the puzzle.” While his father’s generation focused on optimizing farmland, Woolf’s generation is focused on reclaiming un-farmable land in a future with less water. “This is our family legacy. I…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and precision agriculture. The New Era of Farming: Tech, Data, and Strategy California’s farmers today operate in a world far removed from the methods of the 1960s….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…Nick kicks things off with a fresh look at rail transport as a potential game-changer for California’s freight crisis. Hear from Elaine Culotti, “the lipstick farmer” from Fallbrook, who’s championing…
Chronic Diseases Among Children Addressed in Report
…in food production and sustainability. Farmers play a fundamental role in shaping national food systems, influencing dietary options through agricultural practices and policy decisions. Without their input, the report risks…