California at a Crossroads: Steve Hilton Talks Ag, Energy, and Leadership In a wide-ranging interview with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton laid out his vision for California…
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
The San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint, a diverse coalition of agricultural, municipal, and community stakeholders, is stepping up efforts to improve water supply reliability in California’s Central Valley. At the…
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
…Association (CFFA), to discuss the challenges California’s fresh fruit growers face in today’s political and regulatory climate. California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers Founded 87 years ago, the…
Hilton: California Broken by Extremism, Incompetence
…Climate Policies Driving Higher Costs Hilton pointed to climate-related regulations as a major driver of rising costs across the state. “Why is everything so expensive?” he asked. “Gas, electricity, water,…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…in agriculture. This platform fostered dialogue on shared challenges and innovative practices in climate-smart farming, benefiting both U.S. and Moroccan producers. The tour also included a stop at the Port…
CARB to Develop Biomass Incentives in 2029 Climate Strategy
…This move signals California’s growing focus on utilizing agricultural and forest biomass residues in climate mitigation—while recognizing the importance of a science-based approach to assessing their full environmental impact. Biomass…
Grape growers, take note! What pest can turn your vineyard into a nightmare overnight?
…real pest pressure and smart solutions. Click to listen and learn how to protect your grapes before it’s too late! Grape growers, take note! What pest can turn your vineyard…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25
AgNet News Hour: Joel Allen Talks West Side Farming, Water, and Raising an NFL Quarterback Today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour dives into California’s pressing ag issues, with a…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…everything from war and trade to AI and climate change. But noticeably absent from their formal agenda? Agriculture. That’s why the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture launched a concurrent…
California Citrus Shines: Jesse Silva Highlights Quality, Demand, and Imports
A Promising Year for Citrus, Bolstered by U.S. Quality and Strategic Imports In a conversation with AgNet West, Jesse Silva, Vice President of Sales at Kings River Packing, painted an…
Maximizing Shelf Life: Family Tree Farms Adapts to the Demands of Fresh Tree Fruit
…With the help of smart varietal selection and strict post-harvest management, they continue to deliver quality fruit with the freshness that customers expect. — Reported by Nick Papagni, Ag Community…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-11-25
Tune In: AgNet News Hour – Where Farming Meets the Future! Today’s AgNet News Hour is packed with stories that every California farmer and ag enthusiast needs to hear. We’re…
Rich Kreps Sounds Alarm on California’s Water Storage Failures
…AgNetWest, Kreps criticized decades of unfulfilled promises and failed infrastructure projects meant to bolster water storage. “It’s awful,” Kreps said. “We keep paying for water storage—like we did back in…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…— peaches, nectarines, plums — despite its perishability and short shelf life. This was no accident. Daniel credits smart timing, varietal innovation, and export demand — particularly from Taiwan —…