California Wine Growers Back Program to Combat Vineyard Threats The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has reauthorized the Pierce’s Disease Control Program, a vital effort aimed at protecting…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-01-25
…an extended interview that digs into the science, economics, and global reach of California’s cherry industry. Jameson, a 37-year veteran and Vice Chair of the California Cherry Board, breaks down…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-27-25
…threat of deportation for long-time community members who have worked in California’s fields for decades. As harvest season hits full swing with tree fruit, grapes, garlic, and almonds, farmers are…
Almond Board Advances China Trade Talks
…the June edition of the Almond Bites podcast at almonds.com. Lorrie Boyer with AgNet West reporting. Almond Board Advances China Trade Talks Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-26-25
…and Josh kick off with a reflection on Central Valley mornings before diving into the heated topic of ag labor. From H-2A guest worker challenges to proposals for prisoner labor…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board
…a licensed firm operating in California This is a valuable opportunity for professionals and concerned citizens alike to help shape the direction of fertilizer oversight in California. The application deadline…
Northwest Cherry Season Begins with Strong 2025 Crop Forecast
…to favorable growing conditions and continued improvements in orchard management and harvest practices that have enhanced both fruit quality and overall yields. Extended Harvest Through Early September The 2025 cherry…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-23-25
…cravings, and sharp analysis from Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and co-host Josh McGill. Kicking things off is an extended conversation with Darren Hill of JD Food, a third-generation family-owned…
How One Sticker United California Agriculture
…on Ag” sticker is now seen far beyond the San Joaquin Valley. Whether it’s trucks hauling crates of almonds, produce being loaded into cargo planes, or ships carrying citrus from…
Almond Update: The Power of Participation — A Grower’s Perspective on Almond Board Committees
…almonds.com/committees. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester…
“My Job Depends On Ag” Celebrates 10 Years of Grassroots Impact
…the phrase stuck—and the decal was born. Erik, a skilled writer, created a Facebook page to let others share their ag-related stories. “We had 22,000 people join in just 30…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…industry leaders, this segment highlights how the bill could support dairy, livestock, and long-term farm viability. Listeners also get the latest on Blue Diamond Almonds’ planned closure of its century-old…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…Burkdoll joins the show to talk crop protection, fungicide strategies for almonds, and how growers can manage this season’s volatile weather patterns. This Father’s Day weekend, while you’re firing up…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
…this program up a long time ago with the promise of surface water delivery.” Kreps, who advises growers of pistachios, grapes, tomatoes, almonds, and cotton, says the public rarely hears…