California’s Central Valley is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world — and for many, agriculture isn’t just a way of life, it’s their livelihood. The phrase…
California Agriculture: A Crisis in the Making or a Wake-Up Call?
The Valley’s Agricultural Edge: Nature and Know-How In a recent interview with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, weighed in on the…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…to crucial updates in farm safety net programs and estate tax relief for family farms. Featuring insights from the National Milk Producers Federation, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and pork…
Foreign Land Ownership Sparks Concern Among California Farmers
…sees as both an economic and national security risk. “In my farming region alone, we have a naval air base, 50 miles of international border with Mexico, and sensitive infrastructure…
California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes Back
A Growing Concern Over Solar Expansion in Ag Zones U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is voicing strong opposition to the increasing use of prime agricultural land for solar panel installations….
Trump: “We Can’t Do That to Our Farmers” – Call for Action on Ag Farm Labor
Trump Speaks Out on Farm Labor Crisis Former President Donald Trump is calling for immediate action to address the crisis facing America’s agricultural workforce. Speaking about the long-standing migrant workers…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…make time for today’s AgNet News Hour. It’s informative, entertaining, and speaks directly to the issues that matter most to our agricultural families. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
“Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks National Debate with Key Farm Provisions
…is also drawing significant attention from the agriculture sector. “Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks National Debate with Key Farm Provisions Chris Galen of the National Milk Producers Federation highlighted provisions in…
California Avocado Month Launches with Strong Supply and Soaring Demand
…long-term consumption patterns and delivering positive outcomes for growers and distributors. California’s agricultural landscape continues to thrive. The lifted oriental fruit fly quarantine, consistent strawberry availability, and booming avocado industry…
NMPF Delves into the “Big Beautiful Bill” Potential Benefits for Agricultural Industries
…National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), delves into the bill’s potential benefits for agricultural industries, including dairy farming. He emphasizes that extending lower tax rates would provide much-needed financial relief for…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Garden Grove
…management in one of California’s important agricultural corridors. The oriental fruit fly is considered a serious invasive pest, known for its ability to infest more than 230 types of fruits…
From Cross-Check Rows to Modern Planting: Corn Planting
…three or four seeds into each hill. This simple yet methodical approach ensured uniformity and maximized crop spacing with the tools available at the time. By the late 1880s, agricultural…
Addressing Wolf-Livestock Conflicts: California’s Innovative Approach
In an era where wildlife conservation often collides with agricultural practices, the issue of livestock depredation by gray wolves in California has garnered significant attention. The California Department of Fish…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, agricultural consultant and American Pistachio Growers board chairman Rich Kreps voiced strong concerns over water allocations for California’s Westside farmers. Rich…