…Drayage—even if the problem stemmed from the driver’s actions rather than company policy. To ensure top-tier service, every member of their team undergoes strict qualifications and training. The company is…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
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Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
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California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…in just three to five days—an impressive showcase of farm-to-table freshness. Representing California on the Global Stage As the voice of the California table grape industry, LeMay travels extensively. His…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
…better-tasting varieties to market.” He praised the role of technology and automation, noting that the industry is evolving quickly. “From robotics to new breeding programs, agriculture is attracting computer scientists…
How Settlers Transformed the Heart of American Agriculture
…who came to farm it. Early settlers arriving in Iowa found themselves on terrain unlike anything they had known back East — open, fertile, and full of promise, yet stubbornly…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…programs would not be implemented Local flexibility would disappear The economic viability of entire farming regions could be jeopardized The Kings County Farm Bureau believes growers can achieve sustainability more…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
…the issue extends far beyond county lines. “Agriculture is a billion-dollar industry here, supporting 15% of our jobs,” he said. “If we can’t keep farmers farming, this county turns into…
Homestead Act and America’s Westward Expansion
…Land Policy As Americans pushed westward, one idea united the country: the need to settle new lands quickly. But the question of how to do it sparked fierce political and…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…Management and Field Practices Field staff, growers, and Pest Control Advisors (PCAs) collaborate to implement proper chemical programs and cultural practices. This teamwork ensures that the crop entering the packing…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…people understand this better than Ryan Jacobsen, President and CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau and a fourth-generation California farmer. In a recent conversation on the Ag Meter, Jacobsen…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
The November 11 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured an in-depth conversation with Ryan Jacobsen, President and CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, who joined hosts Nick Papagni…
How Radio Transformed American Agriculture History
…radio, the spirit of those early broadcasts lives on. Farm radio programming continues to provide vital updates, policy discussions, and educational content to producers across the country. These early efforts…
Edward Ring Wraps Up: California’s Path to Prosperity Lies in Facts, Not Fear
The November 10 edition of the AgNet News Hour wrapped up a powerful two-part series with Edward Ring, Director of Energy and Water Policy at the California Policy Center, whose…