…Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dug into Duarte’s background, her vision for California agriculture, and her fight against policies she says are driving family farmers out of business. Duarte, who…
Grand Island: From Settlers’ Trail to Husker Harvest Days
…the largest farm shows in the United States, the event draws farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and agricultural innovators from across the country. But the city’s role in agriculture extends far beyond…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…our farmers,” McCormick said. “We know the farms have to make money.” Despite retailer pushback, McCormick and his team are working to share the realities of grower costs with buyers….
Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward
…processor’s perspective, stressing the symbiotic relationship between packers and farmers. National Raisins supplies 85% of U.S. retail private label raisins and must hold firm on pricing despite pushback from major…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…show beef cattle, has traveled widely to meet with farmers and ranchers. According to Kester, she “gets it” because she not only understands policy but also appreciates the realities of…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Wolves, and the Fight to Keep Family Ranches Alive
…underscoring the importance of cattle to California’s ag economy. The conversation turned to the alarming wolf problem in the Sierra Nevada, where ranchers reported 77 documented wolf kills in just…
Ohio River: A Lifeline of American Agriculture
…irrigation, supporting communities and farmers along its banks for generations. Ohio River: A Lifeline of American Agriculture Geography and Significance Flowing 981 miles from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the confluence with…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…heavy rain left crops sitting in trailers too long, entire loads were ruined. Despite these setbacks, Kreps emphasized that overall crop quality remains high and farmers are largely pleased with…
Pistachio Harvest Update and Fair Season Fun on AgNet News Hour
…in years. Quality is high, volume is strong, and the U.S. industry has already committed over one billion pounds to domestic and international buyers. “Farmers are pretty darn happy,” Kreps…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…represented by a myriad of coastal hard-left legislators,” Duarte said. “Our communities are uniquely vulnerable if Prop 50 passes.” Farmers as Environmental Stewards Nick Papagni observed that many urban politicians…
John Duarte Shares Bold Nursery Innovations and Warns of Prop 50 Threat
…concern. He called Proposition 50 a direct threat to Central Valley farmers, warning that the measure would gerrymander rural communities out of fair representation. “If Prop 50 passes, the Valley…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…more than 26,000 farmers and ranchers across the state. Her leadership emphasizes advocacy, education, innovation, and a deep commitment to preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders. In a recent…
California Farm Bureau’s Shannon Douglas Tackles Prop 50, Farm Bill, and the Future of Farming
…California’s multi-generation farmers as reasons for hope. She also encouraged more farmers to get involved in Farm Bureau, which represents 26,000 members across 54 counties, and to attend the Annual…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
…are at the lowest they’ve ever been.” The trucking sector is caught between surging expenses and stagnant freight rates. Farmers, shippers, and carriers all depend on one another, but without…