…Themes: Importance of 4-H and FFA in developing leadership and communication skills Workforce challenges and the value of hiring people with agricultural backgrounds Farmland loss due to housing development Water…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…education, networking, and industry speakers. Nick and Lorrie close with light holiday banter and reminders to follow AgNet West online for ongoing coverage. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…their cell phones to manage these tools.” The goal? Reduce back-breaking labor, increase crop quality, and keep food prices reasonable for consumers. “This is a win-win for everybody as this…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…during heavy production years, all while acknowledging the ongoing strain of California’s consistently elevated fuel prices. Inside the World of Larry Jacobs: Early Organic Leadership The program shifts into a…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…even after his cousin moved on. His enthusiasm for the Bills adds a relatable and fun personal touch to the upcoming summit coverage. Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology,…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…Prices and Dairy Management Despite technological advances, farming remains subject to market realities. Giannelli points out that growers are price takers, meaning they have little control over commodity prices. “All…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
…on how supply aligned with global demand. Cotton Gin Innovation and Its Impact on Cotton Prices The invention of the cotton gin revolutionized cotton production across the South. With processing…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…the key to long-term success is value-based partnerships. “We focus on customers who care about reliability, not just price,” he said. “If you want it done right and on time,…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…retailers chase the cheapest price despite California’s unmatched quality. LeMay agreed, noting that “driving ourselves to the cheapest price is an act of futility.” Producing premium fruit requires investment, and…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…solid market prices are expected to generate profitable returns per acre. “This season, we have a very good crop with excellent prices,” Jameson said. “Growers are finally seeing profitable returns…
Michael Jameson Reports a Rebound for California Walnuts
…once again favoring California walnuts over cheaper Chinese product. “China had a rough season — they had freezes, a warm August, and less exportable volume,” he explained. “That brought prices…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…crops—were pushed to their limits. They raced to dry fruit between storms, left crops temporarily on trees or vines, and worked around the clock to minimize losses. Jacobsen credited modern…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…round of rain.” Despite the setbacks, Jacobsen praised growers’ resilience and credited advancements in meteorology for helping minimize losses. “We get far more heads-up now than we did 20 years…
How Radio Transformed American Agriculture History
…century, long before the rise of television or digital platforms, radio served as the lifeline connecting farmers to the information they needed most. From market prices to weather forecasts, radio…