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…
California Citrus Shines: Jesse Silva Highlights Quality, Demand, and Imports
…abroad. California Citrus Shines: Jesse Silva Highlights Quality, Demand, and Imports “A lot of people really love the stories of how hard the farmers work here,” Silva said. “Any way…
Ryan Jacobsen: Defending California Agriculture
…County Farm Bureau, reflects on his 21-year journey advocating for farmers and ranchers across California’s Central Valley. With a deep-rooted passion for agriculture and politics, Jacobsen has long served as…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-16-25
…need for common-sense reform. Trump’s remarks highlighted the reality many farmers face—relying on experienced laborers who are being pushed out by current immigration enforcement efforts. The hosts reflect on the…
California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes Back
…state’s most fertile lands. Financially pressuring farmers who still owe taxes and mortgages on unproductive land. Changing laws to make solar the most viable—if not the only—option for that land….
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…
Jesse Silva Discusses California Citrus, Global Trade, Future of Farming
…California farmers work,” Silva said. With optimal conditions of warm days and cool nights, California citrus continues to be favored in both domestic and export markets for its clean, flavorful…
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
…the bill that could benefit American farmers, particularly in the dairy industry. At the forefront is a proposal to extend lower tax rates, which would ease financial burdens on producers…
Strawberry Supply Holds Steady Amid Seasonal Fruit Competition
…at farmers’ markets. Their versatility, flavor, and visual appeal continue to secure their place in shopping carts across the country. The outlook for the remainder of the season is positive,…
NMPF Delves into the “Big Beautiful Bill” Potential Benefits for Agricultural Industries
…legislation could have on agriculture, particularly regarding tax relief and support programs for farmers. NMPF Delves into the “Big Beautiful Bill” Potential Benefits for Agricultural Industries Chris Galen, representing the…
From Cross-Check Rows to Modern Planting: Corn Planting
…corn planting was a labor-intensive, hands-on process. Early American farmers used a method known as cross-check planting, where hills of corn were planted in evenly spaced rows running north-south and…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…to the rapid distribution of disaster assistance. In just eight weeks, over $7.7 billion was sent to more than 500,000 farmers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. An additional $1…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, agricultural consultant and American Pistachio Growers board chairman Rich Kreps voiced strong concerns over water allocations for California’s Westside farmers. Rich…