…trying to do, just like they did in Santa Barbara County, the city of Long Beach goes bankrupt,” he warned. “The county of Kern County goes bankrupt. All of these…
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…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…Wagner, former state legislator and current Orange County public servant, now running for Secretary of State. In a recent interview with Ag Meter, Wagner shared his perspective on California’s current…
Don Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of California
…Secretary of State of California, to discuss the state’s leadership crisis, water mismanagement, and the fight to restore common sense to Sacramento. Wagner, currently serving in Orange County and endorsed…
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
…can be used for both eating and display.” The family’s pumpkin operation plays a major role in the state’s agricultural output. “San Joaquin County is the second-largest pumpkin-producing county in…
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…
Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour
…small gourds to 200-pound giants. “San Joaquin County produces about 80% of the pumpkins shipped and sold in California,” he said. “We’re proud to grow pumpkins that make families smile…