…cherry heist in the San Joaquin Valley. As cherry prices soar, criminals are increasingly targeting these high-value crops. We break down how to protect your farm and what’s driving these…
Honeybee Health Program Moves Through California Assembly
…crisis head-on. It strengthens bee health by investing in research, education, and pollinator friendly practices. The program will offer incentives for commercial beekeepers and farmers to adopt practices that support…
California’s Salinas Valley Produce Operations Coming Up
Markon Cooperative is hosting a series of customer tours in California’s Salinas Valley, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their produce operations. These guided tours will showcase their production methods and…
American Agriculture History Minute: Why a Farmland Auction Draws a Crowd
A plot of farmland just south of Meadow Barn Farm. Basher Eyre / Auction I shall sadly not be bidding at, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
A Valley Legacy Rooted in Grit For Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms, farming isn’t just a business — it’s a family legacy dating back to the Great Depression. His…
California Table Grape Season Kicks Off Strong: Ian LeMay Shares Optimism for 2025-26
…exports accounting for roughly 30% of production. Key markets like Canada and Mexico remain tariff-free, which LeMay says is critical for maintaining export strength. Challenges on the horizon? Labor remains…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…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…