…employers and students connect with workforce-ready skills. Groundbreaking plant breeding program moving to Reedley College — a first for California. Career Fair: Connecting Students with Employers In addition to conference…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields Yields Falling Short of Early Projections Steve Malanca Earlier this summer, the almond industry braced for a projected 3-billion-pound crop, sparking concerns of…
California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers
…security,” he reminded listeners, stressing that America must protect the Central Valley’s ability to feed the world. This powerful conversation, along with timely updates on California’s almond and walnut harvests,…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…grew tall and provided a natural trellis. Beans climbed the corn stalks and fixed nitrogen into the soil, enriching fertility. Squash spread across the ground, shading the soil to retain…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…risk as housing developments expand and groundwater regulations tighten under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Farmers must achieve groundwater sustainability by 2040, a shift that will force tough decisions…
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
…From shifting almond yields to critical relief for the dairy sector, farmers had plenty to tune in for. Almond Industry Update Nick sat down with Steve Malanka of West Valley…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…on farmland. Land Locked and Left Waiting Farm families such as the Oberti operation have been waiting for years to farm ground tied up by state and federal decisions. As…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…Olives, now focuses on grape and almond production. Melissa manages 320 acres of grapes and 170 acres of almonds, both facing unique challenges in today’s regulatory and environmental landscape. Central…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
A Legacy in California Agriculture Joe Del Bosque, a well-known farmer from Firebaugh and Los Banos, has spent decades cultivating melons, almonds, tomatoes, and more on nearly 2,000 acres. His…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…work authorization cards with penalties for undocumented status. Legal Pathways for New Workers – stronger background checks and legal entry channels. Criminal Entrants – removal of individuals linked to crime…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50
…highlighted the challenges—and opportunities—facing agriculture. Farmers are reminded that innovation is critical on the ground, but so is advocacy in the political arena. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson
…soon to tell the full impact, but some almonds on the ground and late-hanging fruit may be affected. He also discussed the ongoing trade and tariff challenges, particularly with plums,…
Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry
…team are pioneering new ground. Why the Wine Industry Faces Challenges Marlena acknowledges that California’s wine industry is in a slump. The reasons include: Oversupply of wine following the pandemic….
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
…that probably shouldn’t be operating this kind of equipment.” Folio also noted that while almond turnouts are lower this season, the reduced supply is beginning to firm up prices, providing…