…in the food sector. “Pistachio green,” a distinct color associated with the nut, is becoming popular in fashion, further boosting the nut’s visibility and appeal across diverse industries. Kreps welcomed…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
…cherry heist in the San Joaquin Valley. As cherry prices soar, criminals are increasingly targeting these high-value crops. We break down how to protect your farm and what’s driving these…
Honeybee Health Program Moves Through California Assembly
The California State Assembly passed a bill led by Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom to create a honey bee health program under the California Department of Food and Agriculture earlier this year….
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…role. He warns that bad water policy, not resource scarcity, could undermine America’s food security. With 70% of U.S. fruit and 50% of vegetables grown in California, losing acreage would…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…urban Californians — about where their food comes from and the true impact of policy decisions. “People think farmers are greedy. They don’t realize California is one of the only…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…agriculture — one that undermines food production in favor of energy policy. It’s a passionate segment that speaks directly to the heart of the ag community. Plus, veteran PCA Todd…
Stuart Woolf: “Farmers Are the Greatest Environmentalists We Have”
“Farmers don’t just grow food — they safeguard the land for the next generation.” — AgNet West In a compelling interview on AgNet West, Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter,” sat…
California Freight Crisis Pushing Trucking to the Brink
…Freight rates are plummeting, with brokers taking advantage of load boards to drive prices down. While one might assume trucking costs would rise with inflation and operational challenges, the opposite…
Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns
…food system, and ensuring resource security and operational safety is more important than ever. Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…Nick Papagni, explores the freight emergency unfolding in California. What was meant to be a routine update turned into a revealing discussion about skyrocketing insurance, fuel prices, and their cascading…
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Power Panel to Address the Big Ag Issues
…Citrus Mutual. These three leaders will discuss topics like tariffs/trade, labor, the farm bill, food safety and much more. “It is rare to get three people together who have such…
Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out”
…ideal climate and fertile land. But according to Woolf, the state is actively diminishing its natural advantages. “If we’re really interested in keeping food prices low, we should be investing…
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
…food we eat,” Woolf stated. “It’s just been kind of a failed effort to protect the environment and to provide secure water.” A Harsh Verdict on Water Policy Summing up…
CDFA Urges Growers to Renew Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Certification
Growers are urged to act before July 1 to complete education credits and renew their CDFA certification. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reminding growers enrolled in…