The October 7 edition of the AgNet News Hour celebrated a big win for California agriculture as Mando Perez, Southern California Territory PCA and president of the Kern County CAPCA…
Corey Broad of Avid Water on California’s Fixable Water Crisis
The October 6 edition of the AgNet News Hour put the spotlight on California’s most pressing issue: water. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Corey Broad, agronomic sales manager…
Alexandra Duarte Pledges to Fight for California Farmers in State Senate Run
The October 3 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a passionate interview with Alexandra Duarte, a farmer, mother of four, and candidate for California’s Fourth State Senate District. Hosts…
Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward
The October 2 edition of the AgNet News Hour was dedicated to the raisin industry — past, present, and future. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with three…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Wolves, and the Fight to Keep Family Ranches Alive
The October 1 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a wide-ranging conversation with Kevin Kester, a fifth-generation rancher from Parkfield, California, and former president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef…
Mike Harvey: Farming, Faith & Leading California’s Youth
…for the October 2nd event featuring Hilton and other speakers, calling it a vital opportunity to share ideas and build momentum for change. “The breakdown of our society happens when…
Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag
…hosts called for more forest management and long-term solutions to protect both rural communities and crops. Attention then turned to the Reedley Ag Conference, set for October 9 at Reedley…
Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
Reedley College to Host Ag Conference on October 9: Innovation, Careers, and the Future of Farming The Reedley College Agriculture Conference returns on October 9, 2025, bringing together growers, students,…
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
…Vaden emphasized that money will go directly to producers through their local FSA offices, with signups beginning September 15 and running through October 31. “This is going directly into the…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…Coachella in March, shift to Bakersfield from May to July, and finish in Stockton by October. Another crop starts in December back in Bakersfield. “Potatoes are really hard to ship,”…
California Pear Yields Set for Strong Comeback in 2025
…will again be the first in the country to harvest fresh pears, giving retailers early access to U.S.-grown fruit. Backed by retail promotions running from mid-July through October, California pears…
California Eggplant Harvest Begins with Strong Quality Reports
…eggplant remains a relatively stable item in terms of acreage and volume across seasons. Production is expected to continue into late October or early November, depending on how early cold…
Joel Allen Targets Late-Season Market with High-Quality Cantaloupes
…Arizona crops. Joel Allen Targets Late-Season Market with High-Quality Cantaloupes “We just started planting our first field today,” Allen said. “We won’t come off until late September or early October—that’s…
Maximizing Shelf Life: Family Tree Farms Adapts to the Demands of Fresh Tree Fruit
…Tree Farms to span its harvest season from late April through October, thanks to the careful use of early, mid-, and late-season varieties specifically adapted to the San Joaquin Valley’s…