Don’t Cut Fertility: As growers reflect on the season and look ahead, it can be tempting to trim input costs after a light crop year. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan…
California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
…a production standpoint, California has about 380,000 producing acres of walnuts, with most orchards planted to the Chandler variety, prized for its light color and mild, sweet flavor. Acreage is…
AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
…policy analysis. Hosts Nick Papagni (“The Ag Meter”) and Lorrie Boyer open the show with a light discussion before diving into serious topics shaping the future of farming and food…
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
…light of long-term agricultural and societal benefits. Dan framed the issue around a central question: Are policies supporting human flourishing and the prosperity of future generations? Empowering the Next Generation…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…opened the show discussing winter colds, flu season, and staying healthy in public spaces. Their lighthearted talk about potlucks and restaurant cleanliness led to a more serious point: fast food…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…in Chico, a free, one-day farm show offering education, networking, and industry speakers. Nick and Lorrie close with light holiday banter and reminders to follow AgNet West online for ongoing…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…reserving the highest-quality in-shell walnuts for international buyers. Walnut Grading System California walnuts are categorized into A, B, and C grades: A Grade: High-end, light color, targeted for premium domestic…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…twilight zone here in California.” With rising costs, regulatory overreach, and persistent drought cycles, Ring argued that measures like Proposition 50 could push the state further in the wrong direction….
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…efforts in Texas, Missouri, and other states. California’s version was created behind closed doors, “without any input from the public or the light of day,” a process he calls deeply…
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
…fieldwork, or ag-tech innovation—F3 Innovate helps transform curiosity into action. “It’s wonderful to see their eyes light up when they realize how creative and impactful they can be,” Koepke added….
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…truly represents the people. Her closing message summed it up best — California doesn’t need to lose its sunshine. It just needs leaders willing to speak in the light. Sponsored…
How Rural Electrification Transformed U.S. Farms
…power, leaving farm families to rely on daylight for nearly every task. Work began at sunrise and ended when the light faded. Without electricity, homes were illuminated by kerosene lanterns,…
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…by commending Papagni’s growing platform and encouraging him to continue hosting conversations that shed light on the realities of California’s meat industry. Despite challenges such as drought, rising feed costs,…
California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
…million acre-feet of water annually to the state’s supply. In overly dense forests, trees compete for light, nutrients, and water, absorbing moisture before it reaches the ground. By restoring historical…