…two DPR hours. Saa encourages all interested parties to register at almonds.com/summits. “This is your chance to hear directly from the scientists shaping the future of global almond production,” he…
Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland
…banking and cultivating drought-tolerant crops like agave. More water-intensive crops like almonds are being relocated to other regions. “It’s forcing us to move out of Fresno County, which is our…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…That’s unacceptable,” said Kreps. “Farmers paid to build this system. Now we’re being blamed for trying to survive without it.” He shed light on California’s complex and often politicized water…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…says have created unfair burdens for producers nationwide. She also addresses the urgent need for sensible immigration and farm labor policy — especially in light of recent ICE enforcement actions…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…all connected.” Permanent Crops Show Some Promise Despite the grim logistics picture, Folio highlighted a silver lining: the rebound in almond and pistachio markets. After losing market share due to…
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Power Panel to Address the Big Ag Issues
…registration page for the registration form and more information about getting in front of the Southeast’s largest growers! Complete details about the seminar sessions are coming soon. Be sure to…
Almond Board of California Finalizes 2025 Board Elections, Sets Path for Industry Growth
…industry. With the confirmation of results, the board is ready to support growers, handlers, and stakeholders through a period of both challenge and opportunity. Notable changes among handler representatives highlight…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…Woolf is best known for his role as CEO of Woolf Farming & Processing, a powerhouse in tomatoes, almonds, and value-added crops. Now, he’s known for something else: planting over…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…it’s going to come from China.” California is the epicenter of almond production, supplying over 90% of the world’s almonds. It’s also a major source of table grapes and countless…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…FFA Spotlight and Citrus Expo The episode shines a light on the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and its growing impact on young agricultural leaders. Plus, get the scoop on…
Fifth-Generation Farmer Stephanie Moreda Sounds Alarm on Land Grabs in California
In a heartfelt conversation featuring Stephanie Moreda—known to many as the voice behind Dairy Girl Diaries—shed light on the ongoing land grab crisis threatening small family farms in Petaluma, California….
Key Dates for Growers and Agricultural Professionals
…🔗 More Info: almonds.com Join 25 leading experts as they present cutting-edge research and insights into almond production. This event is tailored for growers and PCAs and provides a comprehensive…
California Agriculture Faces Freight and Cost Pressures, Warns WGA President
In an exclusive update from AgNet West, Western Growers Association (WGA) President and CEO Dave Puglia shed light on a mounting concern for California agriculture: the high cost of freight…
Significant Agricultural Shift by Increasingly Growing Agave
…the primary ingredient in tequila and mezcal, is gaining popularity among farmers looking for alternatives to water-intensive crops like almonds. This transition is largely motivated by California’s persistent water management…