…Heat-tolerant avocado trees from Duarte Nurseries could expand production deeper into the Central Valley. Organic growers continue advancing automation, soil health, and certification practices. Researchers are working on self-fertilizing wheat,…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…addressing them. In his role, Little works closely with legislators and regulators on public policy issues that affect farm employers, particularly around employment laws, wages, hours, overtime, training, safety, and…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…of California-grown produce for consumers, even during holiday seasons. Tyson Foods Cattle Packing Closure and Industry Impact A major story covered was the closure of Tyson Foods’ cattle packing plant…
“Marco Polo” BBQ Turkey
…use indirect heat when cooking/smoking the turkey. This requires heating one area of your BBQ and placing the turkey on the opposite side. When the lid of the BBQ is…
Chef Darren Hill Serves Up Turkey Tips and Holiday Food Safety on Thanksgiving Week Edition
…pattern. As for how growers plan production, Hill said turkey processors ramp up months in advance. Orders from major retailers are often placed in July or August so that birds…
Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci
…agricultural learning experience. Activities included climbing tractors, interacting with animals, and exploring nutrition via the Healthy Plate Project. Plans are underway to expand this program across the county and integrate…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…fully food-safety certified, and every driver understands proper handling procedures for agricultural commodities. This commitment is essential because freight can be rejected for reasons ranging from container odors to structural…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…containers from California’s processing plants to ports like Oakland and Long Beach. Once those containers are sealed and shipped overseas, they can spend anywhere from 30 to 50 days in…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…receives the relevant skills needed for tomorrow’s workforce. She highlighted meaningful discussions around food safety, with input from major buyers such as Costco, Sysco, and Taco Bell. These companies emphasized…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
…20 countries. “There’s real confidence in California table grapes,” he said. “Buyers know what they’re getting — quality, safety, and consistency.” The discussion also turned to tariffs and regulation. LeMay…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…of action, it also signaled that the Farm Bureau could seek a revised injunction from the trial court. Notably, the Farm Bureau plans to request that the California Supreme Court…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…manage their individual ROI, California must strategically invest in research, mechanization, plant breeding, and emerging technologies—including AI—to remain competitive in the future. The Quiet Power of Plant Breeding While robotic…
How Radio Transformed American Agriculture History
…Its mission was simple but powerful: to provide listeners with five-minute grain price updates based on data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Farmers could now plan sales and…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…water supplies, while just 90 minutes south, west side farmers face near-drought conditions. Ring acknowledged the imbalance and laid out a hypothetical plan for reform if he were in charge….