…may undermine its ability to provide glyphosate-based products to farmers and other professional users as well. The potential move would mark a dramatic shift in global agriculture and could have…
California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality
…volume will exceed that of 2024—a season that marked a return to normal production levels after years of fluctuation. California Pride in Every Grape LeMay also emphasized the enduring global…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
Pistachios Gaining Traction Worldwide As the 2025 pistachio season approaches, the global outlook for this California-grown nut is exceptionally bright. Rich Kreps, a pistachio farmer, board chairman of the American…
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
…meet demand. The farm operates globally — in Mexico, Peru, the U.S., and South Africa — with 80% of production still company-owned. Navigating Tariffs and Trade The global nature of…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…record 1.5 billion-pound harvest Global demand is booming, with strong growth in India, Brazil, and South Korea Pistachios offer complete protein with all 9 essential amino acids — “like steak…
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,…
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…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-06-25
…by Nick Papagni, “the AgMeter”, and producer Josh McGill, this episode promises to engage, inform, and inspire. Kicking off the show, we spotlight a concerning national security development: the FBI’s…
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…
Almond Board of California Finalizes 2025 Board Elections, Sets Path for Industry Growth
…landscape. As the almond sector faces shifting market conditions, increasing sustainability demands, and intensified global competition, the role of the Board is more important than ever. With a clear focus…
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…