…CDFA’s Technical Assistance Program, and the University of California Cooperative Extension to host workshops stretching from Glenn County in the north to Kern County in the south. These sessions provided…
Delta Stressors Must Be Addressed for Water Reliability
Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Calls for Balanced Water Solutions AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” recently sat down with Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25
…mix of heart and humor, as hosts Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill welcome Fresno County farmer Joel Allen to the show. Allen, who farms 3,000 acres near…
Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming
Fresno Farm Bureau CEO Warns of Growing Pressures on California Agriculture In an interview with AgNet West, Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, voiced deep concern over…
Fresno County Farm Bureau: Advocating for Agriculture Since 1917
…County Farm Bureau: Advocating for Agriculture Since 1917 “I appreciate the opportunity to talk about us,” Jacobsen began. “The Fresno County Farm Bureau has essentially always been an advocacy organization….
CDFA Expands Quarantine to Contain Pest Outbreak in Orange County
…contain a growing agricultural pest outbreak in Orange County by expanding existing quarantine boundaries. This move is part of a broader strategy to protect California crops and prevent the further…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-23-25
Today on AgNet News Hour: Beef Prices, Brisket Passion, and Water Wars in Tulare County Today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour delivers a meaty mix of hard-hitting news, culinary…
California Ag Water Outlook: Hope from Ryan Jacobsen
Fresno Farm Bureau CEO Shares Insight on Long-Term Water Reform In an interview with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, on AgNet West, Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm…
How Athletics Fueled Farm Leadership
Nick Papagni of AgNet West sat down with Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, to explore the surprising connection between athletics and agriculture. For Jacobsen—a fourth-generation California…
California Agriculture: A Crisis in the Making or a Wake-Up Call?
The Valley’s Agricultural Edge: Nature and Know-How In a recent interview with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, weighed in on the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-18-25
…Ryan Jacobson, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau. With over two decades of experience advocating for Central Valley agriculture, Jacobson shares a compelling vision for the future of California…
Ryan Jacobsen: Defending California Agriculture
…Farming Founded in 1917, the Fresno County Farm Bureau exists to support and represent farmers and ranchers throughout the county. As CEO, Jacobsen leads efforts to advocate for the agriculture…
Strawberry Supply Holds Steady Amid Seasonal Fruit Competition
Strawberry supplies from California’s Ventura County and Watsonville-Salinas regions remain consistent, providing steady volume for retailers and distributors. Despite moderate demand—impacted by the seasonal availability of other fruits—the strawberry market…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Garden Grove
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has officially lifted the oriental fruit fly quarantine in Garden Grove, located in Orange County. This marks a crucial victory for pest…