“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 Farmers Gain Water Access
…rise to 80%, up from 75%, based on either historical use or public health and safety needs—whichever is greater. Clarity on Water Conditions Enables Responsive Allocation Adjustments “With the close…
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 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…these changes aren’t made, the state risks losing its edge in food production and logistics—sectors vital not just to California, but to the nation. “Trucks feed the world,” Foglio concluded….
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…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…for decades. And we’ve largely lost. We can’t convince the state to invest in infrastructure or balance environmental needs with food production.” Even with historic snowfall, Woolf says, the state…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…than 50% of the nation’s food. Yet, access to water and available acreage is shrinking. “Growers can’t plant the way they used to. They’ve got to shift water from one…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…his no-nonsense take on how to make California agriculture thrive again. Don’t Miss It! If you care about California’s farms, food, and future, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in…
Chronic Diseases Among Children Addressed in Report
…in food production and sustainability. Farmers play a fundamental role in shaping national food systems, influencing dietary options through agricultural practices and policy decisions. Without their input, the report risks…
California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance
…little bit more to do things in California than it does in Arkansas,” he says, underlining the elevated operational costs in the state. California’s significance in the national food supply…
APHIS, CDFA Expand Citrus Greening Quarantine Area
Courtesy of CDFA The USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in collaboration with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), has expanded the quarantine area for citrus greening…