…failed to invest in storage and infrastructure, even in wet years, leaving growers vulnerable to drought and restrictive environmental flows. Without a balanced approach that serves farms, communities, and the…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…Ignore A farm’s well is often its most valuable asset—without groundwater, permanent crops like almonds and pistachios couldn’t survive. Yet many water management decisions rely on theoretical models rather than…
California’s Half-Billion Dollar Rodent Crisis: A Looming Threat to Tree Nut Growers
…some even resorting to unconventional tools like the “squirrel cannon.” The problem isn’t confined to large farms. Even smaller growers and backyard producers are calling for help as rodents invade…
Spotlight on California FFA: Empowering the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
…plays such a vital role in bridging the gap between farms and the grocery store. The officers emphasize their efforts to reach middle schools and elementary classrooms, planting the seeds…
Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than Ever
…Soderstrom, Dairy Young Animal Solution Specialist at Purina Animal Nutrition, building a healthy digestive system in early life can yield lifelong benefits for calves. “Even on the best-managed farms, baby…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-30-25
…almond farms, only to lose money. The frustration and urgency are palpable, and that tone carries through the episode. Matt Angel returns for the second part of his in-depth interview,…
USDA Pays Millions to California Dairies Amid Bird Flu Milk Losses
…$230 million in emergency relief payments. According to The Los Angeles Times, the highly pathogenic avian influenza has impacted more than 75% of the state’s 1,000 dairy farms since August…
Bonsai Robotics Acquires farm-ng in AgTech Merger
…production of their VisionSteer platform and expand the reach of their autonomous technology. farm-ng’s Amiga: Modular Robots for Smaller Farms Farm-ng brings deep expertise in hardware engineering, computing systems, and…
John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California
…Georgia. Duarte wants to reverse that trend by bringing back opportunity to California’s farms and towns. “If we end the bullet train, every billion dollars could build $20-$50 million drinking…
Ground Beef Prices Hit Historic Highs Amid Supply Chain Strains
…herd recovery across major cattle-producing regions. Fewer Farms, Higher Costs Compounding the issue is a decline in the number of U.S. farms and ranches. According to the USDA’s latest Census…
Court Limits ICE Actions in Southern California
…detained employees. Document all enforcement encounters as part of compliance. This order underscores the importance of legal awareness and preparedness for farms and ag-related businesses in the region. For continuing…
New Tax Provision Eases Capital Gains Burden for Farmers
…be fairly significant,” Wilfert explained. “That appreciation that’s being taxed could be, again, a big deal for those farms.” Many producers, particularly multigenerational farms, have held land for decades. The…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-22-25
…Organic Farms, one of the most respected names in organic produce. Paul described the current harvest as one of the best in years, thanks to cooler-than-usual July weather and strong…
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
…vegetables as critical tools to improve public health, lower health care costs, and increase longevity. With attention-grabbing headlines like “Before there were pharmacies, there were farms” and “Before there were…