…deliveries. Irrigation water service and repayment contractors will now receive 55% of their contracted supplies, up from 50%. Municipal and industrial contractors in the same region will see their allocations…
Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns
An issue continues to plague California farmers: agricultural theft. Authorities recently arrested three individuals accused of stealing and selling thousands of dollars’ worth of cherries, damaging crops in the process….
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…Ag Logistics The consequences of California’s freight crisis ripple throughout the state’s agricultural system. Freight costs once absorbed into product pricing are now either undercutting the grower’s bottom line or…
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Power Panel to Address the Big Ag Issues
…of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. “We will have presentations on gene editing and transgenics to develop trees with resistance or tolerance to HLB. There will be presentations…
Honoring Agricultural Roots: Nick Anderson Reflects on Valley Farming Legacy
Cotton field in the San Joaquin Valley In a recent conversation with AgNet West, Nick Anderson of Helena Agri-Enterprises emphasized the importance of understanding and honoring the deep agricultural history…
Almond Board of California Finalizes 2025 Board Elections, Sets Path for Industry Growth
…a renewed commitment to balance—preserving institutional knowledge while welcoming fresh perspectives into the decision-making process. This strategic mix ensures steady leadership with the adaptability needed to address today’s dynamic agricultural…
Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out”
…bit lower than it should.” A State Undermining Its Own Strengths California has long been known as one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, thanks to its…
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview
…Focus Hilton is especially passionate about issues impacting California’s agricultural sector and energy production in Kern County and the broader Central Valley. “A lot of the fixes are regulatory,” he…
Western Tree Nut Association Backs Expansion of Agricultural Chipping to Curb Emissions
…smaller farms often struggle to access proper disposal services. The expansion of chipping infrastructure ensures they’re not left behind in California’s transition toward greener agricultural practices. In addition to its…
Can California Be Great Again? Steve Hilton Says “100%”
…in the agricultural sector. Facing the Legislature: A Realistic Strategy One of the most common concerns Hilton hears from voters is about legislative gridlock. With a Democratic supermajority in the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-04-25
…the highlights of today’s show is Nick’s conversation with Nick Anderson of Helena Agri Enterprises. Anderson’s deep roots in farming and his passion for the history of California’s agricultural pioneers…
Nick Anderson on Resilience in California Agriculture: “Being Uncomfortable Just Makes You Better”
…costs have reshaped the landscape for growers across the state. Coastal Farming: Innovation Under Pressure Perhaps the most striking example of California’s agricultural resilience is along the coast. Anderson points…
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
…reshaped California’s agricultural landscape—particularly on the west side of Fresno. With a career rooted in California farming, Wolf’s reflections offer a sobering look at what he describes as a prolonged…
New Bi-lingual Educational Video Released
To further assist growers, Coalition of Urban Rural Environmental Stewardship has released a new bi-lingual educational video featuring Dr. Douglas Amaral, a specialist in agricultural science. The video focuses on…