…Between June of 2024 and February of 2025, beekeepers across the country have reported an average loss of 62 percent of their bee colonies, according to a national survey by…
American Agriculture History Minute: Why a Farmland Auction Draws a Crowd
…All eight tracks were sold to local farmers who knew that the land might not come up again for sale for another 140 years. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute….
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…like Mexico — help balance the risk. Strategic adaptability remains central to Family Tree Farms’ success. Water Policy and Future Challenges Despite popular belief, Daniel notes that west side farmers…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
“If you can’t feed the world, we’ve got issues.” That’s how Rich Kreps, pistachio farmer, crop advisor, and Chairman of the American Pistachio Growers, opened a wide-ranging, no-punches-pulled conversation with…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…a must-listen for growers, ranchers, and anyone working to keep American agriculture thriving. The headline segment centers around U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ testimony to the House Agriculture Committee. Her…
Stuart Woolf: “Farmers Are the Greatest Environmentalists We Have”
…down with legendary ag leader Stuart Woolf of Woolf Farming and Processing to talk about the role of farmers as environmental stewards in California. Stuart Woolf: “Farmers Are the Greatest…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-06-25
…by Nick Papagni, “the AgMeter”, and producer Josh McGill, this episode promises to engage, inform, and inspire. Kicking off the show, we spotlight a concerning national security development: the FBI’s…
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, has a discussion with Nick Anderson from Helena Agri-Enterprises about the mounting challenges farmers face in California…
California Farmers Gain Water Access
…responsive water management. Reclamation noted that future adjustments may occur based on changes in hydrology, operational considerations, and delivery opportunities. Water supply updates and historical allocation data are available on…
Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns
…measures such as surveillance systems, fencing, and night patrols. Still, farmers stress the need for stronger enforcement and public awareness to deter future incidents. These arrests represent a step forward,…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…impact on trucking, agriculture, and the state’s economy. California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio,/em> The Freight Emergency in California Nick Foglio didn’t mince…
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Power Panel to Address the Big Ag Issues
…future solutions.” Don’t wait, register now! Registration is free for commercial growers, commercial grove owners, commercial grove managers, certified crop advisers, grower association executives, government, legislative and universities. All preregistered…
Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out”
…truly a top priority for the state government, Woolf didn’t hesitate. Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out” “Agriculture is in the list of priorities—falls a little…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-05-25
Don’t Miss Today’s AgNet News Hour: Protect Your Farm and Future Good morning, farmers and ag enthusiasts! The AgNet News Hour is here to keep you informed on the issues…