…high-speed rail… and this is where they’ve started,” he said, noting how it has divided farmland and disrupted irrigation systems. Combined with inconsistent and unproductive water legislation, he warned, “It…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-20-25
…in animal health and economic stability. Later in the show, the hosts pivot to California’s organic sector. Despite the state’s regulatory goals to increase organic farmland, acreage is trending downward….
California Agriculture: A Crisis in the Making or a Wake-Up Call?
…wake-up call. California agriculture isn’t just in the background—it’s front and center in feeding the country. It’s time to treat it that way. The full interview with Ryan Jacobsen can…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
Today on AgNet News Hour: Freight, Fuel, and Food Security Take Center Stage It’s a jam-packed Tuesday on the AgNet News Hour, and today’s episode dives deep into the issues…
Ryan Jacobsen: Defending California Agriculture
…every day.” Water Wars and Policy Hurdles Water remains one of the most pressing issues. As a board member for the Fresno Irrigation District, Jacobsen is deeply involved in the…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…Americans who feed, fuel, and clothe our nation and the world are at the center of everything we do at USDA,” Rollins told lawmakers. Among the most immediate impacts, Rollins…
July 15th Deadline: FSA Urges Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports
…acreage report includes: The crop grown Its intended use and location Planting dates and patterns Acreage amounts Crop variety Producer shares Irrigation methods Maps with approximate crop boundaries And information…
Maximizing Shelf Life: Family Tree Farms Adapts to the Demands of Fresh Tree Fruit
…were front and center. With limited shelf life, Jackson emphasized that marketing and logistics teams must operate at peak efficiency to ensure that fruit reaches the market swiftly and in…
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg
…Jackson’s father seized the chance to pivot and rebuild, this time with a sharper focus and a more modern approach to fruit production. The Kingsburg Breakthrough The family’s new start…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
…McGill for a vibrant episode of the AgNet News Hour, where we bring you the latest agricultural news and insights from California and beyond. Trade and Tariffs Take Center Stage…
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, has a discussion with Nick Anderson from Helena Agri-Enterprises about the mounting challenges farmers face in California…
California Farmers Gain Water Access
…deliveries. Irrigation water service and repayment contractors will now receive 55% of their contracted supplies, up from 50%. Municipal and industrial contractors in the same region will see their allocations…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…reflects that.” However, other segments, like the raisin and wine grape markets, remain stagnant or soft. Much of this hinges on water access, which varies dramatically by irrigation district. What…
CDFA Urges Growers to Renew Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Certification
…its Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Program to complete their self-certification renewal before the fast-approaching July 1 deadline. To maintain certification, participants must complete three hours of CDFA In-Field Measurement Program…