…in areas like food packaging, milk jugs, and nursery containers. Rooney explained that plastics play a critical role in food safety and crop protection, making it difficult to transition away…
California Agriculture Faces Policy Pressure, Weather Challenges, and Critical Election Year
…policymakers better understand the realities of farming, food production, and environmental stewardship. She noted that while there is strong public support for farmers, many decisions in Sacramento are shaped by…
International Harvester: A Legacy That Shaped American Agriculture
George Leaver, president; Don Shinaut, treasurer; Russell Smith, director; Henry Wollen and Jay Rowell, board of directors of Two River Non-Stock Cooperative, a FSA (Farm Security Administration) co-op, looking at…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Policy, Pressure, and Opportunity
Emily Rooney California agriculture sits at the intersection of innovation, regulation, and global food production—and few understand that balance better than Emily Rooney, president of Agricultural Council of California. In…
California Governor Race and Trade Policy Highlight Challenges and Opportunities for Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour focused on two major themes impacting agriculture—California’s heated governor race and ongoing federal efforts to strengthen global trade opportunities for U.S. farmers. As the governor’s race…
Cherry Industry Faces Rising Costs, Market Pressure, and Earlier Harvest Window in 2026
…operations still rely heavily on workers for quality control, food safety, and logistics. Beyond labor, growers are also dealing with rising costs tied to compliance and regulation. Food safety requirements…
California Cherries 2026: Bigger Crop, Earlier Season, New Challenges
…Jameson of Morada Produce to break down everything from weather impacts and crop size to global markets and rising costs. A Strong Rebound After a Tough 2025 Last year was…
California Citrus Outlook 2026: Growth, Challenges & Opportunity
…Kings River Packing continues to build momentum as a multi-generational, family-driven operation. With expanded acreage, strategic acquisitions, and a growing footprint in both domestic and global markets, the company is…
From Southeast Asia to U.S. Groves: The Journey of Citrus
…for ancient elites is now an everyday essential enjoyed worldwide. As Mark Oppold reminds us, even the most common foods have deep and global histories—connecting today’s farms to thousands of…
World Ag Expo 2026: Inside the Success with Megan Lausten
…to teach that.” Supporting Communities Through Food One of the most unique—and delicious—aspects of the World Ag Expo is its food. All food booths are operated by local nonprofit organizations,…
Clovis Rodeo and World Ag Expo Highlight Strength of Ag Community and Industry Events
…2026 event brought together more than 1,200 exhibitors, nearly 100,000 attendees, and participants from over 80 countries, reflecting the global importance of agriculture and ag technology. “We have about 25…
Sweet Beginnings: How Candy Grew from American Agriculture
…so on the backs of hardworking farm families who cultivated the land and produced the food that sustained communities. But agriculture’s impact extended beyond feeding the population. Crops like corn…
Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture
…to lead in global food production. Ross encouraged industry participation in initiatives like California Grown and engagement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to strengthen the agricultural ecosystem….
From Dairy to Leadership: Inside Tulare County Agriculture
…highlights something deeper: Tulare County’s role as a global food producer. America’s Dairy Powerhouse Tulare County isn’t just big—it’s essential. As the largest dairy-producing county in the United States, it…