…40 different places that sold tree fruit. Now there’s about six that sell 80 percent of the tree fruit in America.” And remarkably, Kingsburg remains at the center of it…
Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland
…look at the agricultural future of California’s Central Valley. Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, reporting for AgNetWest. Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland You can read,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
Catch Today’s AgNet News Hour – Essential Updates for Farmers and Ranchers! Good morning and happy Tuesday to all our farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners! Join Nick Papagni and Josh…
Bayer May Exit Glyphosate Business Amid Mounting Legal Pressure
…may undermine its ability to provide glyphosate-based products to farmers and other professional users as well. The potential move would mark a dramatic shift in global agriculture and could have…
USDA Office Closures Scaled Back Amid Growing Tensions and Revisions
…President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, whose interactions have drawn national attention in recent weeks. Initially, DOGE listed at least 110 USDA offices across nine agencies for lease cancellation. The…
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses-an Important Part of American Agriculture History
…American agriculture history. American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses-an Important Part of American Agriculture History Early settlers knew the importance of education since a large portion of the population lived…
Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side Farmers Just a Myth?
…California farmers—especially those on the state’s west side. When asked if farmers would ever see increased water access, Woolfe’s response was stark: Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side…
California Assembly Clears Path for E-15 Fuel Sales
…ethanol and 85% gasoline. The passage of this legislation would align California with national standards and offer consumers a more affordable and lower-emission fuel alternative. Stay tuned as the bill…
Honeybee Health Program Moves Through California Assembly
…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…