Foreign Land Ownership Sparks Concern Among California Farmers Imperial Valley Grower Andrew Leimgruber Backs Trump Push to Limit China’s Farmland Buys Andrew Leimgruber, a farmer from California’s Imperial Valley, is…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…office under the Trump administration. In her opening remarks, Secretary Rollins emphasized a bold, farmer-first agenda, touting major actions in trade, disaster relief, regulatory reform, and food security. “The hardworking…
Fighting for the Future: Petaluma Dairy Farmer Speaks Out on Land Threats
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…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-12-25
Tune in to Today’s AgNet News Hour: Updates, Insights & Opportunities for Our Farmers Today’s AgNet News Hour is packed with essential updates and insights that every farmer and ag…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-11-25
Tune In: AgNet News Hour – Where Farming Meets the Future! Today’s AgNet News Hour is packed with stories that every California farmer and ag enthusiast needs to hear. We’re…
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg
…a Sun World grower back in the 70s and early 80s,” Jackson recalled. “He was a large farmer at that time but lost everything he had.” Faced with starting over,…
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…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
Pistachios Gaining Traction Worldwide As the 2025 pistachio season approaches, the global outlook for this California-grown nut is exceptionally bright. Rich Kreps, a pistachio farmer, board chairman of the American…
Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side Farmers Just a Myth?
…California farmers—especially those on the state’s west side. When asked if farmers would ever see increased water access, Woolfe’s response was stark: Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
“If you can’t feed the world, we’ve got issues.” That’s how Rich Kreps, pistachio farmer, crop advisor, and Chairman of the American Pistachio Growers, opened a wide-ranging, no-punches-pulled conversation with…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…impact on trucking, agriculture, and the state’s economy. California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio,/em> The Freight Emergency in California Nick Foglio didn’t mince…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
From almond flour to agave spirits, legendary farmer Stuart Woolf shares how he’s reshaping the future of California agriculture — one drought-tolerant plant at a time. Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…Nick kicks things off with a fresh look at rail transport as a potential game-changer for California’s freight crisis. Hear from Elaine Culotti, “the lipstick farmer” from Fallbrook, who’s championing…
Chronic Diseases Among Children Addressed in Report
Wavebreakmedia/DepositPhotos image The “Make America Healthy Again” commission report, which seeks to address the rising prevalence of chronic diseases among children, has drawn criticism for its lack of farmer representation….