…every day.” Water Wars and Policy Hurdles Water remains one of the most pressing issues. As a board member for the Fresno Irrigation District, Jacobsen is deeply involved in the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-16-25
Labor, Fuel, and Citrus in the Spotlight on Today’s AgNet News Hour Today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour zeroes in on the core issues shaping agriculture in California and…
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…
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…
California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action
…and Processing — delivered a clear warning: “We’re in a crisis and it’s going to get worse.” His comments reflect mounting urgency as California’s water supply issues deepen, particularly on…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-11-25
…diving deep into some hot-button issues. First up: the closure of one of the nation’s largest wine distributors and what this means for California’s wine industry. Will prices rise? Will…
Rich Kreps Sounds Alarm on California’s Water Storage Failures
…actual water storage, such a project is meaningless. He also pointed to environmental mismanagement, including issues with Delta smelt and sewage flushing, as signs of a deeply flawed narrative around…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
…a segment not to miss! We wrap up the hour with Dave Puglia, President of Western Growers Association, who discusses California’s ongoing water issues and how international trade policy is…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…for their early success. His father’s comeback from financial hardship in the 1980s led to planting new white flesh varieties that helped reestablish the family business during a critical time….
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…
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,…
Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns
…The suspects are believed to be connected to a broader series of fruit thefts in the area. Crop theft not only results in immediate financial losses but also causes long-term…
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Power Panel to Address the Big Ag Issues
There is a lot happening in the world of specialty crops that impact growers’ business operations. The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo will host a panel discussion with the leaders…