A Family Story Rooted in Sonoma County In the heart of West Sonoma’s Russian River Valley, Freeman Vineyard and Winery has become a leader in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay production….
California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers
…struggles to the bigger picture of national security, noting that Fresno, Tulare, and Kern counties alone produce as much agriculture as the entire nation of Ukraine. “Food security is national…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…While solar developers claim crops or grazing can coexist under solar panels, many California farmers remain skeptical. Boyer highlighted discussions in Kern County, where farmland is increasingly being eyed for…
California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations
…half years ago, he became Executive Director of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau, representing farmers across the county. His personal experience allows him to connect directly with lawmakers about the…
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
Stanislaus County: Leading the Way in Farm Bureau Membership When it comes to agriculture, Stanislaus County is setting the pace in California. According to Anna Genasci, Communication Director of the…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
…family.” Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau Kern County: An Agricultural Powerhouse Nettleton takes pride in Kern County’s agricultural success. In 2023, the county’s crop report showed more than…
Florida FFA Leaders Share Their Passion for Agriculture at Specialty Crop Expo
…powerful story about how her brother, diagnosed with autism at a young age, found confidence and community through FFA. Watching him show a market hog at their county fair sparked…
California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback
…California. Packers relocating across the Arizona border, they argue, are skewing the numbers. Medfly Quarantine in Santa Clara County In pest control news, officials detected two Mediterranean fruit flies in…
Future Leaders Shine at Florida FFA
…thrive in the program sparked her own passion for agriculture. “Ever since I watched my older brother show a pig at our county fair, I knew FFA was my jam,”…
Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: Anna Genasci
Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: The Stanislaus County Farm Bureau is setting the pace for agricultural advocacy and education in California. In a recent interview on the AgNet News…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…markets have created uncertainty across the agricultural sector. “Water is jobs,” Stan emphasized, noting that Madera County is at the center of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) impacts. With…
Kern County’s Agriculture Advocate: Rachel Nettleton
…Kern County Agriculture Under her leadership, Kern County Farm Bureau continues to rank among the nation’s top agricultural producers. “Yes, we are the leading ag county in America this year,”…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…groundwater recharge. He criticized restrictions imposed by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and environmental rulings that redirected massive amounts of water away from farms. In Fresno County, once the…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…and potentially better pricing for farmers. California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps Harvest for Golden Hills varieties is expected to begin in late August in Kern County and…