…impact family farms. Programs and Community Outreach The Farm Bureau offers practical resources for local growers, including the upcoming Spray Safe Program on November 21, which provides free safety training…
Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
…greater flexibility, while their unique ability to consolidate mixed loads continues to attract food service buyers nationwide. Packaging, Labor, and Food Safety Custom Produce invests heavily in packaging, ensuring that…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
…the safety of the food they produce. Everything they do is in the best interest of people.” Family and Community Outside of her professional role, Nettleton is a wife and…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: The AgNet News Hour delivered another wide-ranging discussion today, spotlighting California’s unpredictable weather, pressures in the dairy and hay markets, and major safety concerns…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…most heavily regulated state in the country. Farmers must navigate strict environmental and safety rules, often at higher costs than growers in other regions. Nicol points out that Syngenta invests…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…Crisis and Global Trade Freight and transportation costs are another major concern. California agriculture relies on trucks to move products from the field to processing plants and then to ports…
Stay Ahead of the Threat: Protecting Pistachios from Insect Pressure
…one of the industry’s most persistent threats. Press play now to learn how to stay one step ahead of Mealybugs—and keep your pistachios thriving through the heat with Senstar® Insecticide…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
…planned presence in California—including new legal representation—could uncover mismanagement of funds and bring accountability. Water, Labor, and Immigration Solutions Water policy remains a flashpoint for California agriculture. Collotti criticized the…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…in consumer dairy products. Weather, Heat Stress, and Milk Production Weather plays a crucial role in dairy productivity. While July 2024 has been mild by Central Valley standards—avoiding triple-digit heat—Case…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…extreme heat and reduced farm inputs. This year’s mild spring and summer should improve quality, yield, and marketability. New plantings are slowing, and water restrictions under the Sustainable Groundwater Management…
How Pioneers Hunted and Preserved Food After 1776
…pioneers could plan for their families’ nutrition and survival, especially during times when hunting or foraging wasn’t possible. Conclusion The story of America’s early pioneers is not just one of…
Discover the Edge: Managing Tree Fruit Harvest in the Heat
…as August heat challenges tree fruit growers. Todd shares practical strategies and insider tips on how to navigate harvest pressures, highlighting ReTain® Plant Growth Regulator for California, a powerful tool…
Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than Ever
…calves can come from many sources: heat or cold, transportation, vaccinations, dehorning, and exposure to pathogens. All of these can activate the immune system, which pulls energy away from growth…
California Freight Industry Crisis: Trucking Leader Speaks Out on Rising Costs and Regulations
…are lighter,” he said, “but it’s only seasonal. The rest of the year, we’re back in California’s grip.” AI and Safety Tech Help—But Can’t Solve Everything Despite the pressure, Wood…