…third-generation, family-owned food distributor based in Fresno, is feeling the effects firsthand. Hill noted that while California does have some local beef production, most of JD Food’s supply must come…
“My Job Depends on AG”: California’s Farming Backbone
…“My Job Depends on AG” isn’t just a slogan; it’s a truth that echoes across farm towns, orchards, dairies, and packing houses statewide. “My Job Depends on AG”: California’s Farming…
California Agriculture: A Crisis in the Making or a Wake-Up Call?
The Valley’s Agricultural Edge: Nature and Know-How In a recent interview with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, weighed in on the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-18-25
…to continue telling its story—not just to policymakers, but to neighbors, voters, and future consumers. Jacobson’s passion for farming is deeply personal, rooted in his family’s history and his own…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…to crucial updates in farm safety net programs and estate tax relief for family farms. Featuring insights from the National Milk Producers Federation, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and pork…
Foreign Land Ownership Sparks Concern Among California Farmers
…ownership undermines the values that make American agriculture successful: independence, stewardship, and family legacy. “American farming is great because most of our farms are family-run and have been for generations,”…
Ryan Jacobsen: Defending California Agriculture
…Farming Founded in 1917, the Fresno County Farm Bureau exists to support and represent farmers and ranchers throughout the county. As CEO, Jacobsen leads efforts to advocate for the agriculture…
California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes Back
…In a recent statement, Rollins highlighted her personal ties to farming and the emotional toll of watching solar projects replace fertile farmland. California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes…
Trump: “We Can’t Do That to Our Farmers” – Call for Action on Ag Farm Labor
…that many farms rely on, Trump emphasized the need for common-sense solutions over rigid enforcement. Trump: “We Can’t Do That to Our Farmers” – Call for Action on Ag Farm…
Domestic Lemons in High Demand as Imports Decline
…grower-packer-shippers in the U.S. With over 30,000 acres under cultivation and eight generations of family farming, Kings River Packing is a major player in California’s citrus market. Domestic Lemons in…
Jesse Silva Discusses California Citrus, Global Trade, Future of Farming
Jesse Silva, Vice President of Sales for Kings River Packing, represents the eighth generation of a California farming family rooted in Sanger. The company operates four packing sheds and markets…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…message is clear: the USDA is putting farmers first. She covers a lot of ground, from slashing red tape and expanding global trade to confronting Prop 12, managing labor issues,…
“Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks National Debate with Key Farm Provisions
…and enable reinvestment in farm infrastructure and operations. Crucially, the bill includes updates to key federal farm programs such as the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program. These adjustments aim to…
NMPF Delves into the “Big Beautiful Bill” Potential Benefits for Agricultural Industries
…farmers, enabling them to reinvest in their operations and secure future stability. Another critical provision involves farm programs, which would receive extensions to continue offering vital assistance to producers. Among…