…Water Resources Control Board, the impacts already felt across the state, and why this fight matters far beyond Kings County. A Busy Year for Kings County Farm Bureau Ference opened…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
…the issue extends far beyond county lines. “Agriculture is a billion-dollar industry here, supporting 15% of our jobs,” he said. “If we can’t keep farmers farming, this county turns into…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…people understand this better than Ryan Jacobsen, President and CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau and a fourth-generation California farmer. In a recent conversation on the Ag Meter, Jacobsen…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
The November 11 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured an in-depth conversation with Ryan Jacobsen, President and CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, who joined hosts Nick Papagni…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…trying to do, just like they did in Santa Barbara County, the city of Long Beach goes bankrupt,” he warned. “The county of Kern County goes bankrupt. All of these…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…Wagner, former state legislator and current Orange County public servant, now running for Secretary of State. In a recent interview with Ag Meter, Wagner shared his perspective on California’s current…
Don Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of California
…Secretary of State of California, to discuss the state’s leadership crisis, water mismanagement, and the fight to restore common sense to Sacramento. Wagner, currently serving in Orange County and endorsed…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…is that the Hazelton family began planting orange trees in Fresno County back in the 1860s. Today, that legacy continues through Kings River Packing, officially formed in 1977 when the…
California Citrus Season Off to a Strong Start, Kings River Packing Leads the Charge
…mandarins.” Founded in the 1860s, Kings River’s legacy began when the Hazelton family planted the first orange trees in Fresno County. Nearly 150 years later, Silva said the ninth generation…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…| Merced, CA | Tulare, CA | Yuba City, CA | Sparks, NV | Carlin, NV California Industrial Rubber Company is a family owned business with many employees having over…
Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
…County, and Merced County, each offering unique growing conditions. “Salinas is our flagship,” Bernstein said, “but we’re also exploring Fresno and Kern. The Central Valley is huge — North Valley…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…can be used for both eating and display.” The family’s pumpkin operation plays a major role in the state’s agricultural output. “San Joaquin County is the second-largest pumpkin-producing county in…
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
…for unity across county lines: “We don’t just want Kern County to succeed — we want Tulare, Fresno, and the entire Central Valley to thrive. When one of us grows…
Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour
…small gourds to 200-pound giants. “San Joaquin County produces about 80% of the pumpkins shipped and sold in California,” he said. “We’re proud to grow pumpkins that make families smile…