…tree nuts and cotton. Mild weather helped boost almond production to 2.5–3 billion pounds, and pistachios saw record-breaking harvests. Yet rising operating and input costs continue to outpace commodity prices,…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…Growers and farm suppliers are encouraged to engage with legislators and county supervisors. Joining industry organizations strengthens collective influence: Western Tree Nut Association (WTNA): wtna.org California Cotton Ginners and Growers…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…U.S. Rising production costs, increasing demand for artificial trees, and regulatory hurdles continue to pressure the traditional tree market. A California tree grower is expected to join the show soon…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…mandarins Cattle and calves She also noted a major but often under-recognized agricultural sector in Northern California: Bees, pollination services, and queen production Beekeeping is a significant industry in the…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…on global almond production (expected to climb nearly 10%), and the strong performance of California’s tree nut industries following a near-perfect growing season. Cecil previews Grower Day on December 3…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…that, while well-intentioned, fail to consider the practical realities of running a farm and supporting rural communities. Labor and Food Production Challenges California grows roughly a third of the fresh…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…Immigration in California Agriculture The discussion addressed labor challenges, including immigration policies affecting farm workers. California agriculture relies on a stable workforce for food production, environmental protection, and rural community…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
California agriculture is facing unprecedented challenges, from water scarcity to rising production costs. Yet innovators like Stuart Woolf of Woolf Farms and Processing are finding ways to adapt and thrive….
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…of future growers. One example: Duarte’s ambition to bring avocado production to California’s Central Valley—a bold move that could extend the state’s avocado season and reshape a key market dominated…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…1968.” That moment became the foundation of what would ultimately become Jacobs Farms/Del Cabo’s lifelong commitment to organic production. Diverse Crops, Diverse Regions Today, Jacobs Farms grows a wide range…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…during heavy production years, all while acknowledging the ongoing strain of California’s consistently elevated fuel prices. Inside the World of Larry Jacobs: Early Organic Leadership The program shifts into a…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…to be an essential event for anyone interested in organic agriculture. Jungman highlighted the Summit as a comprehensive gathering covering both production and the business side of growing organic crops….
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…daily U.S. beef slaughter, has broad implications for cattle markets, regional economies, and long-term production capacity. Nick and Lorrie explore the underlying pressures contributing to the closure, including: Declining cattle…