…she said. “It’s about creating pride in what our state produces.” Stanislaus County Farm Bureau recently earned recognition as the largest county Farm Bureau in California, edging out Fresno County…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…Fans from Fresno to Madera remember him as one of the standout baseball stars from San Joaquin Memorial High School, later becoming a Cal Berkeley Bear. Now, years after his…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…including Fresno, Stockton, Lodi, and Linden caused minor external quality issues. “The shell will get staining, which decreases the amount of production suitable for in-shell markets like Turkey, Italy, Dubai,…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
The November 11 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured an in-depth conversation with Ryan Jacobsen, President and CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, who joined hosts Nick Papagni…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
…in Ag From Fresno Roots to a National Career Nanette grew up in Fresno, in the Central Union District near Kearney Park. After high school, she embarked on what she…
Nanette Simonian and California Women for Agriculture Take a Stand on Prop 50
…A lifelong farmer and Fresno native, Simonian spoke candidly about CWA’s firm stance against Prop 50. “We already have a bipartisan redistricting system that works,” she said. “Prop 50 hands…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…is that the Hazelton family began planting orange trees in Fresno County back in the 1860s. Today, that legacy continues through Kings River Packing, officially formed in 1977 when the…
California Citrus Season Off to a Strong Start, Kings River Packing Leads the Charge
…mandarins.” Founded in the 1860s, Kings River’s legacy began when the Hazelton family planted the first orange trees in Fresno County. Nearly 150 years later, Silva said the ninth generation…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…crop, began arriving short—especially in Fresno, Merced, and Madera counties—offers tightened and the market rebounded. Still, prices remain 5–10 cents below late-June levels. After three years of depressed pricing, growers…
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Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
…County, and Merced County, each offering unique growing conditions. “Salinas is our flagship,” Bernstein said, “but we’re also exploring Fresno and Kern. The Central Valley is huge — North Valley…
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
…happen,” Koepke said. “Everyone involved—from community leaders to state and federal partners—is doing what they can to ensure this effort succeeds.” The organization’s partnerships extend to Fresno State, UC Merced,…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…the table. After graduating from Fresno State in 1995 with a degree in plant science, he became a licensed Pest Control Advisor (PCA). “I wanted to better myself and make…
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
…for unity across county lines: “We don’t just want Kern County to succeed — we want Tulare, Fresno, and the entire Central Valley to thrive. When one of us grows…