…challenges facing California agriculture. Despite repeated efforts in Congress—including bipartisan support for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act—comprehensive reform remains elusive. LeMay stresses the importance of skilled labor in the field…
USDA Lab Opens with Food Safety Focus
USDA Launches Bold Food Safety Initiative At the grand opening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) newly modernized Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a…
Citrus Production Forecast: Grapefruit Down; Lemons, Tangerines Up
Final USDA Citrus Production Forecast Shows Mixed Results for 2025 Season The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its final citrus production forecast for the…
How the Erie Canal Transformed Early Agricultural Trade
…natural obstacles, the Erie Canal enabled more efficient movement of agricultural products, boosting farm profitability and connecting rural communities to new markets. A Legacy of Innovation in Agriculture The Erie…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
Legacy and Innovation in Kern County Farming A Family Legacy Rooted in California Soil Kirschenman Enterprises has been farming in California since 1937. Now led by third-generation farmer Wade Kirschenman,…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
…and our industry,” he said. He praised past bipartisan efforts like the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and stressed that farming is hard enough without unnecessary disruptions in the workforce. Expanding…
Coastal Grandmother Talks Ag and Online Influence
…“It seriously took off like overnight,” she recalled. Ties to California Farming Beyond viral fame, Lex is immersed in California agriculture through her husband’s family business, Foglio Commodities. “Farmers are…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…headlines, hot weather insights, and a down-to-earth conversation with a true Central Valley farming legend. We kick off the show talking about summer heat and its effects on both people…
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
…at securing America’s farms and food systems. The initiative has received strong support from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), particularly its CEO, Colin Woodall. Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm…
Senators Resist Effort to Override Prop 12
…strong opposition to the inclusion of the Food Security and Farm Protection Act in the upcoming Farm Bill. The legislation, introduced by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), seeks to prevent states…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
AgNet News Hour: Connecting California Farming with the Future On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill deliver a powerful blend of…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…Support To streamline the application process, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will mail pre-filled applications to eligible producers using data from existing crop insurance records. Farmers may also contact their…
California Farm Bureau Awards 2025 Scholarships
Supporting the Future of Agriculture DepositPhotos image The California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation has awarded multiple scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture and related trades. California Farm Bureau Awards…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-16-25
…straight-talking insights into California agriculture highlight both the deep frustrations and enduring hope within the farming community. Foglio, a fourth-generation farmer and ag entrepreneur, pulls no punches as he discusses…