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…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…in California, with temperatures potentially reaching 103 degrees. The trio also explore President Trump’s authority to impose global tariffs, noting a recent ruling by a three-judge panel of the US…
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…
Latest Projections for California 2024-2025 Valencia Orange Crop Released
Valencia Oranges Challiyan, via Wikimedia Commons The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service have released their latest projections for the 2024-2025 Valencia…
Melband Appointed New President of the California Avocado Commission
Ken Melban, President, California Avocado Commission Courtesy of California Avocado Commission The California Avocado Commission has appointed Ken Melband as its new president, recognizing his extensive leadership experience within the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Chemical Manufacturing Company Opens Doors
Courtesy of Helena Agri Enterprises American Agriculture History Minute: Chemical Manufacturing Company Opens Doors Mark Oppold with an American agriculture history minute explains how a small chemical manufacturing company opened…
Rollins Travels the World Promoting U.S. Agriculture Market
Image by unkas/DepositPhotos image Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for AgNet West. Ag Secretary Brooke Rawlins talking about the agricultural market, which would definitely help out California. Rollins Travels the…
Steve Hilton Discusses Fixing California Water Issue
Talking with Steve Hilton, who’s running for governor of the state of California. I asked Steve, how do we fix the water issue in California so farmers get water and…
Lipstick Farmer on “559 Farm Train”
…in Fresno, and I’m going to make it happen. And I loved Fresno. America’s food basket, the fruit, the stone fruit, the almonds, everything, the pluots, my God. I fell…
Almond Update: ABC Almond Leadership Program Supports FFA Scholarships
Courtesy of the Almond Board of California The Almond Board of California is deeply committed to cultivating the future of agriculture through its Almond Leadership Program, which provides financial support…
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…concerns and the evolution of autonomous technology since the 1940s were highlighted. Despite California’s tech-forward reputation, outdated regulations hinder innovation. The Almond Board of California‘s Associate Director of Industry Relations…
United States Experiencing Significant Vegetable Import Increase
Flixtey, via Wikimedia Commons In 2024, the United States experienced a significant increase in vegetable imports, marking a 10% rise in total value to $8.03 billion—its highest recorded level. This…
American Agriculture History Minute: Lewis and Clark Agricultural Discoveries
Lewis and Clark on the Lower Columbia; 1905 Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas; 1961. By Charles M. Russell (1864-1926) – Humanities Texas, Public Domain, via Wikimedia…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…know. California Fair Plan, poor guys, broke, small company, had a takeover. They’re not equipped. They don’t have enough people. They don’t have enough money, and everyone’s upset with California…