…look at the agricultural future of California’s Central Valley. Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, reporting for AgNetWest. Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland You can read,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
Catch Today’s AgNet News Hour – Essential Updates for Farmers and Ranchers! Good morning and happy Tuesday to all our farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners! Join Nick Papagni and Josh…
Bayer May Exit Glyphosate Business Amid Mounting Legal Pressure
…became the most widely used herbicide in the world. It was a cornerstone of the agricultural weed control toolkit. But after Bayer acquired Monsanto in 2018, it also inherited thousands…
California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality
…2025 crop not only reflects strong agricultural stewardship but also reinforces California’s reputation as a leader in global fruit production. Looking Ahead While challenges remain, including environmental and regulatory pressures…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
…Global Demand Countries such as India and Brazil are rapidly emerging as promising destinations for pistachio exports. South Korea is also showing heightened interest, and the broader South American market…
Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side Farmers Just a Myth?
…Farmers Just a Myth? “I think that’s a mythical dream. It shouldn’t be.” For decades, water policies shaped by environmental objectives have diverted critical supplies away from agricultural communities. According…
Honeybee Health Program Moves Through California Assembly
…real-world solutions. It is supported by a broad coalition of agricultural and industry leaders, including the California Fresh Fruit Association, California Farm Bureau, California State Beekeepers Association, the Almond Alliance,…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…helping push the industry forward. Final Thoughts Daniel Jackson’s story is a powerful reminder that the American agricultural dream is alive and evolving. From Depression-era vineyards to international blueberry markets,…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…planting cycles Honest, fact-based public narratives around environmental and agricultural issues Less legal gridlock and more collaboration between urban and rural communities 📦 Pistachios: Nutritious, Delicious, and Globally Competitive “If…
California Table Grape Season Kicks Off Strong: Ian LeMay Shares Optimism for 2025-26
…exports accounting for roughly 30% of production. Key markets like Canada and Mexico remain tariff-free, which LeMay says is critical for maintaining export strength. Challenges on the horizon? Labor remains…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…make time for today’s AgNet News Hour. It’s informative, entertaining, and speaks directly to the issues that matter most to our agricultural families. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-06-25
Discover Innovative Agave Farming and More on Today’s AgNet News Hour Today’s AgNet News Hour brings you the latest and most intriguing agricultural stories from across California and beyond. Hosted…
Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns
An issue continues to plague California farmers: agricultural theft. Authorities recently arrested three individuals accused of stealing and selling thousands of dollars’ worth of cherries, damaging crops in the process….
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…Ag Logistics The consequences of California’s freight crisis ripple throughout the state’s agricultural system. Freight costs once absorbed into product pricing are now either undercutting the grower’s bottom line or…