…Valley as the heart of America’s food security. Listen to the full episode featuring Mike Harvey and Lorenzo Rios on the AgNet News Hour by clicking below, or on your…
California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges
…farming collapses, importing food from abroad would send costs skyrocketing and undermine food security. Kerr agrees, noting that the prospect of widespread farm closures is not hypothetical. Farmers she has…
Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California
…feels the effects at the grocery store. “Anything you buy was on a truck at some point,” McGill reminded listeners, and higher freight costs mean higher prices for food, fuel,…
Beef Prices, Prop 12, and Holiday Meat Trends on AgNet News Hour
…Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Darren Hill, sales manager at JD Food and a former five-star chef. Known as Nick’s go-to expert on all things meat, Hill broke down…
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…JD Food For anyone with questions about beef, turkey, pork, or the meat supply chain, Darren Hill welcomes inquiries directly. 📧 Email: dhill@jdfood.com 👉 Note: it’s jdfood.com (singular, without an…
Edward Ring Brings Water Solutions to the AgNet News Hour
…the weekend ahead and then touched on national food issues, including McDonald’s pledge of $200 million toward regenerative agriculture practices. Partnering with Cargill, Coca-Cola, and USDA, the company is funding…
Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…innovation and agricultural programs. National retailers such as Walmart, Costco, Taco Bell, and Cisco discussing supplier collaboration, food safety, and the future of food purchasing. Industry-driven certificate programs to help…
Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy
…industry in Ukraine. We have a $24 billion ag industry in just Fresno, Tulare, and Kern counties together.” Tangipa emphasized that California farmers are critical to global food supply and…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…Market Prices Firming Despite quality concerns, almond prices are climbing back after an early-season plunge. Prices fell below $2 per pound when 3-billion-pound projections dominated headlines, but with actual yields…
Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
…Perfect Fit for Today’s Food Culture Freeman wines are crafted to pair with modern, health-conscious cuisine. Their high-acidity Pinot Noir and Chardonnay match well with poultry, seafood, and plant-forward meals….
California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers
…struggles to the bigger picture of national security, noting that Fresno, Tulare, and Kern counties alone produce as much agriculture as the entire nation of Ukraine. “Food security is national…
Norman Borlaug: The Father of the Green Revolution
…to advancing agricultural science and improving global food security. His groundbreaking work as an agronomist transformed farming practices, increased crop yields, and helped feed millions around the world. Norman Borlaug:…
My Job Depends on Ag: How a Grassroots Sticker Campaign Grew Into a Movement Supporting California Agriculture
…of educating the public that food doesn’t come from grocery stores—it begins with farmers who need water, land, and support to keep producing the safest, highest-quality food in the world….
California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
…this new generation—community, exploration, and a love of food—align perfectly with the culture of wine. Through initiatives like the Share Wine Co-op portal, wineries are learning how to better engage…