…work, and agricultural tradition—a legacy still thriving in California’s fertile ground. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025…
Birth of the Rotary Corn Planter: A Milestone in Agricultural Innovation
American Agriculture History Minute: Deere and Mansour’s Breakthrough in the 1800s In the mid-1800s, the American agricultural industry faced a critical need: a more accurate corn planting solution. Rising to…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grants
…its Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA), within the Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (OARS), is now accepting concept proposals for the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) Grant…
California’s Water Crisis: Time to Turn Policy into Action
…vital agricultural lands, this water was diverted to the ocean—wasted due to regulatory inaction and a system mired in policies that many consider obsolete. Impact on Federal and State Water…
Blue Diamond Growers to Close Iconic Sacramento Plant
…packages for those whose roles are eliminated. Some workers will have opportunities to relocate to the Turlock and Salida sites. Despite the closure, Blue Diamond’s corporate headquarters will remain in…
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg
…into the agricultural industry during a recent conversation with AgNet West. As one of the world’s largest grower, packer, and shippers of tree fruit and blueberries, Family Tree Farms stands…
Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland
…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…
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…