In a powerful update from AgNet West, fifth-generation Petaluma dairy farmer Stephanie Moreda-Arend sounded the alarm about ongoing threats to family farms in Point Reyes. Moreta-Arend says a coalition of…
Rooted in Legacy: Daniel Jackson Reflects on Family Tree Farms’ Origins
…start a new life in Orosi. Eventually, the Jackson family moved to Kingsburg, establishing roots that have grown into today’s Family Tree Farms. “That’s kind of the start of the…
Birth of the Rotary Corn Planter: A Milestone in Agricultural Innovation
…planter revolutionized row crop farming and was immediately embraced by farmers for its accuracy and efficiency. This invention marked a turning point in the mechanization of American agriculture and solidified…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grants
…Program. This grant opportunity supports on-farm demonstration and evaluation projects that utilize innovative, biologically-based farming systems. The goal is to promote sustainable pest management while maintaining crop yields and farm…
July 15th Deadline: FSA Urges Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports
DepositPhotos image July 15th Deadline: FSA Urges Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reminding producers across the country to submit…
California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action
Stuart Woolf of Woolf Farming and Processing Urges Immediate Solutions to a Growing Emergency In an interview with Nick Papagni of AgNet West, Stuart Woolf — CEO of Woolf Farming…
Maximizing Shelf Life: Family Tree Farms Adapts to the Demands of Fresh Tree Fruit
Inside the San Joaquin Valley’s Tree Fruit Pipeline In a recent conversation with Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms, headquartered in Reedley, California, the complexities of managing fresh stone fruit…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-11-25
…Daniel Jackson from Family Tree Farms, a third-generation farmer from Kingsburg. Daniel talks about the journey from small family plots to international blueberry success—and the challenges of tree fruit farming…
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg Rooted in Resilience: A Family Legacy Reimagined Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms shared his inspiring journey…
Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland
Stuart Woolf of Woolf Farming and Processing is confronting a hard truth: farming in Fresno County’s west side is becoming increasingly unsustainable due to water scarcity. Speaking with AgNetWest, Woolf…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
Catch Today’s AgNet News Hour – Essential Updates for Farmers and Ranchers! Good morning and happy Tuesday to all our farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners! Join Nick Papagni and Josh…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
…cherry heist in the San Joaquin Valley. As cherry prices soar, criminals are increasingly targeting these high-value crops. We break down how to protect your farm and what’s driving these…
Honeybee Health Program Moves Through California Assembly
…crisis head-on. It strengthens bee health by investing in research, education, and pollinator friendly practices. The program will offer incentives for commercial beekeepers and farmers to adopt practices that support…
American Agriculture History Minute: Why a Farmland Auction Draws a Crowd
A plot of farmland just south of Meadow Barn Farm. Basher Eyre / Auction I shall sadly not be bidding at, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture…