…ag exports, accounting for 50.6% of total regional agriculture and livestock exports. Read the full report here. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
California Board to Address Plastic Packaging in Ag Sector
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture is set to host an important meeting that could shape the future of packaging within the state’s agricultural industry. The board will…
Key Dates for Growers and Agricultural Professionals
Mark your calendars—several important events are coming up for growers, PCAs, and agricultural professionals. These summits and expos offer access to the latest research, expert speakers, and networking opportunities across…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…Nick, Josh and Lorrie talk about the push by 365 agricultural groups for the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act to maintain federal control over pesticide labeling under the EPA. The bill,…
Significant Agricultural Shift by Increasingly Growing Agave
Agave Amante Darmanin, via Wikimedia Commons California farmers are embracing a significant agricultural shift by increasingly growing agave, a resilient and drought-tolerant crop. Agave, best known for its role as…
Latest Projections for California 2024-2025 Valencia Orange Crop Released
Valencia Oranges Challiyan, via Wikimedia Commons The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service have released their latest projections for the 2024-2025 Valencia…
Melband Appointed New President of the California Avocado Commission
…state’s agricultural economy. His tenure is expected to focus on advancing market strategies, fostering grower relations, and addressing ongoing challenges such as sustainability and resource management. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Rollins Travels the World Promoting U.S. Agriculture Market
Image by unkas/DepositPhotos image Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for AgNet West. Ag Secretary Brooke Rawlins talking about the agricultural market, which would definitely help out California. Rollins Travels the…
Almond Update: ABC Almond Leadership Program Supports FFA Scholarships
…to California FFA students. This initiative helps young leaders achieve their academic and career goals, strengthening the agricultural industry for generations to come. At the annual California FFA State Conference,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
…to use sterile flies to eradicate the worm, and faces criticism from Mexico for its impact on their cattle exports. The U.S. has historically funded these efforts, while Mexico has…
American Agriculture History Minute: Lewis and Clark Agricultural Discoveries
…Commons Mark Oppold with an American agriculture history minute explains that there were a lot of agricultural discoveries in the travels of Lewis and Clark, not just discovering new lands….
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-28-25
…trucking companies. He notes that insurance costs and regulatory burdens exacerbate these issues. The conversation also touches on the impact of these challenges on various agricultural commodities, such as almonds,…
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
…prices strong due to limited inventory, despite the challenges posed by water scarcity. In conclusion, the current agricultural landscape is a mix of promising developments and persistent challenges. While almonds…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
…state’s water crisis. He argues that without substantial infrastructure investments, including expanded surface water storage and improved water conveyance systems, agricultural producers will struggle to sustain their operations. A crucial…