…farmer—playing sports was more than just a pastime. It was foundational. How Athletics Fueled Farm Leadership “Sports gave me the work ethic to succeed,” Jacobsen says. “I’m a huge believer…
“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
…in farm communities. Listeners will also hear Jacobson’s thoughts on food security, the challenges posed by environmental regulations, and the Farm Bureau’s evolving role in representing growers and ranchers across…
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…
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…
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…
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…