Jesse Silva, Vice President of Sales for Kings River Packing, represents the eighth generation of a California farming family rooted in Sanger. The company operates four packing sheds and markets…
NMPF Delves into the “Big Beautiful Bill” Potential Benefits for Agricultural Industries
…National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), delves into the bill’s potential benefits for agricultural industries, including dairy farming. He emphasizes that extending lower tax rates would provide much-needed financial relief for…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Garden Grove
…and vegetables. Its presence threatens not only crop yield and quality but also the economic stability of farming operations and produce distribution. The quarantine removal signals that the infestation has…
From Cross-Check Rows to Modern Planting: Corn Planting
…innovation had accelerated. Charles Deere, son of farming pioneer John Deere, developed a two-row corn planter, a major leap forward in planting technology. This advancement marked the transition toward the…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
…closer look at California’s water management system and the long-standing promises made—and broken—to its farming communities. Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter” reporting for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
Fighting for the Future: Petaluma Dairy Farmer Speaks Out on Land Threats
…NGOs and land acquisition groups is actively working to displace long-standing farming families from the region under the pretense of environmental preservation. Fighting for the Future: Petaluma Dairy Farmer Speaks…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…farming insights distilled from nearly two decades of research Decades of Research, Tangible Results Saa highlighted several impactful examples of how Almond Board-funded research has already reshaped the industry. “Cover…
Birth of the Rotary Corn Planter: A Milestone in Agricultural Innovation
…planter revolutionized row crop farming and was immediately embraced by farmers for its accuracy and efficiency. This invention marked a turning point in the mechanization of American agriculture and solidified…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grants
…its Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA), within the Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (OARS), is now accepting concept proposals for the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) Grant…
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…
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
…today as a testament to perseverance and innovation—qualities rooted deeply in the Jackson family story. Jackson’s entry into farming began with a family tragedy turned opportunity. “My dad was actually…
Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland
Stuart Woolf of Woolf Farming and Processing is confronting a hard truth: farming in Fresno County’s west side is becoming increasingly unsustainable due to water scarcity. Speaking with AgNetWest, Woolf…
California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality
…unique to California farming, the industry is leaning into this season with determination and pride. With quality grapes on the vine and a dedicated grower network, the California table grape…