…of three associations to tackle those topics. The panel will include Mike Joyner, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association; Chris Butts, Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and Matt Joyner, Florida…
Honoring Agricultural Roots: Nick Anderson Reflects on Valley Farming Legacy
Cotton field in the San Joaquin Valley In a recent conversation with AgNet West, Nick Anderson of Helena Agri-Enterprises emphasized the importance of understanding and honoring the deep agricultural history…
Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out”
…Ag Elsewhere As Chairman of Western Growers Association, Woolf represents the people and companies behind much of America’s leafy greens and specialty crops. And many of them are leaving. “So…
Almond Board of California Finalizes 2025 Board Elections, Sets Path for Industry Growth
…a renewed commitment to balance—preserving institutional knowledge while welcoming fresh perspectives into the decision-making process. This strategic mix ensures steady leadership with the adaptability needed to address today’s dynamic agricultural…
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview
…Focus Hilton is especially passionate about issues impacting California’s agricultural sector and energy production in Kern County and the broader Central Valley. “A lot of the fixes are regulatory,” he…
Western Tree Nut Association Backs Expansion of Agricultural Chipping to Curb Emissions
…with regional stakeholders aims to ensure this proposal succeeds and becomes a model for sustainable agricultural development across California. Western Tree Nut Association Backs Expansion of Agricultural Chipping to Curb…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values and Location
…this farm in October 2024. 90 acres, 20 miles northeast of Omaha, Nebraska in extreme western Iowa. The farm sold online $17,900 per acre. Again, location, location, location. That’s today’s…
Can California Be Great Again? Steve Hilton Says “100%”
…in the agricultural sector. Facing the Legislature: A Realistic Strategy One of the most common concerns Hilton hears from voters is about legislative gridlock. With a Democratic supermajority in the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-04-25
…the highlights of today’s show is Nick’s conversation with Nick Anderson of Helena Agri Enterprises. Anderson’s deep roots in farming and his passion for the history of California’s agricultural pioneers…
Nick Anderson on Resilience in California Agriculture: “Being Uncomfortable Just Makes You Better”
…costs have reshaped the landscape for growers across the state. Coastal Farming: Innovation Under Pressure Perhaps the most striking example of California’s agricultural resilience is along the coast. Anderson points…
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
…reshaped California’s agricultural landscape—particularly on the west side of Fresno. With a career rooted in California farming, Wolf’s reflections offer a sobering look at what he describes as a prolonged…
New Bi-lingual Educational Video Released
To further assist growers, Coalition of Urban Rural Environmental Stewardship has released a new bi-lingual educational video featuring Dr. Douglas Amaral, a specialist in agricultural science. The video focuses on…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…father, at age 57, launched a farming venture in western Fresno County. They grew tomatoes, built Los Gatos Tomato Products, entered almonds with John Harris, and added value through processing….
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
A Life Rooted in Agriculture and Community Few names in California agriculture carry the weight of both experience and legacy like Nick Anderson, Western Division Manager for Helena Agri-Enterprises and…