…is heavily used, quality tends to decrease,” he noted. In districts like the Fresno Irrigation District, reliable annual water deliveries help maintain balance. “We’re lucky here,” Broad said. “We’re not…
Corey Broad of Avid Water on California’s Fixable Water Crisis
…trickles down to farm communities, threatening jobs, small towns, and local economies. Still, Broad remains optimistic. He pointed to potential federal investment, improved groundwater recharge in districts like Fresno, and…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…wet trailers difficult. While the rainfall caused localized damage in areas like Kings County, southwestern Fresno County, and the Westlands District, most growers escaped major losses. In isolated cases where…
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…reminders to get out and support FFA and 4-H students at the upcoming Fresno Fair, before pivoting to an in-depth conversation with Rich Kreps, pistachio grower, Ultra Gro agronomist, and…
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…football coach, Jon Anabo. A former Fresno State quarterback who also played for the Cleveland Browns, Anabo was remembered as a man of charisma, character, and leadership. Hill described the…
California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
…the spirit of ambitious water projects that once defined the state. Farmers in Crisis: Declining Water Allocations Papagni noted that farmers on Fresno’s west side were celebrating just a 50%…
Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…sessions, the event will host a career fair for agricultural employers. Companies such as Fowler Packing, Moonlight, Fresno Equipment Company, Sun-Maid, and HMC Farms will be present to meet Reedley…
Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy
…industry in Ukraine. We have a $24 billion ag industry in just Fresno, Tulare, and Kern counties together.” Tangipa emphasized that California farmers are critical to global food supply and…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…the final crop size to under 2.4 billion pounds. Where California Almonds Grow Best Malanca pointed to the Westlands Water District and surrounding areas in western Fresno County as historically…
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…struggles to the bigger picture of national security, noting that Fresno, Tulare, and Kern counties alone produce as much agriculture as the entire nation of Ukraine. “Food security is national…
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Central Valley Fight: Tangipa Stands for Farmers
…tied his fight in Sacramento to his roots as a former Fresno State Bulldog, emphasizing resilience and accountability. “The standard never changes,” he said, referencing the approach instilled by his…
Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
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Small Wineries Under Pressure: Ziveli Winery
Small Wineries Under Pressure: On today’s AgNet News Hour, the Ag Meter hit the road for an on-location interview at Ziveli Winery, tucked between Kerman and Fresno. Host Nick Papagni…