…this water year?” That question has never been more urgent. Low Allocations, High Stakes This year, westside farmers saw water allocations climb from 15% to just 20%—a number that remains…
Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
…workforce heading into the 2026 growing season. Cunha highlighted the proposed Dignity Act as a major step toward addressing long-standing labor challenges across agriculture and other industries. The legislation aims…
California Cattle Industry Faces Predator and Policy Challenges; Katie Roberti Continues Conversation on Wolves and Ranching
…the key frustrations highlighted in the discussion is the lack of practical solutions available to California ranchers. Unlike other states where producers have tools such as hazing or controlled removal…
Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture
…in the industry. Supporting Farmers of All Sizes While innovation often highlights large-scale operations, F3 Innovate is equally focused on small and local farmers. Through initiatives like F3 Local, the…
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
The March 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of practical field insights and high-level agricultural policy discussion, giving California farmers both immediate takeaways and long-term perspective….
Mike Johanns Talks Farm Profitability, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…are navigating a difficult economic environment. High input costs, uncertain markets, and shifting demand, especially in industries like wine grapes, are putting pressure on producers. In California, growers are facing…
The Hard Lessons of the Great Plains: Early Settler Struggles
Early Settlers vs. Harsh Realities The promise of the Great Plains as fertile, open land for farming drew many settlers westward in the 19th century. However, as Mark Oppold highlights…
Growing the Future: Ag in the Classroom Reaches California Students
…million students each year, spanning grades from pre-kindergarten through high school. “This is actually our 40th year as an organization,” Fletcher said. “We’ve been working to bring agriculture education into…
Managing Fire Ants in Almond Orchards with Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait
…active near the soil surface, making bait products easier for foraging ants to locate and transport back to the mound. As temperatures rise later in the summer, ants often move…
Part 1: Almond Red Leaf Blotch Spreading in Central Valley Orchards
…Rainfall during bloom and high humidity can create ideal conditions for infection, particularly on young leaves that are more susceptible to pathogens. Early-season monitoring and timely fungicide applications around bloom…
Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
…and the future of milk production. California: The “High-Rent District” for Agriculture While California remains the leading dairy state in the nation, Mederios says the cost of operating here has…
Fresno’s Pappy’s Seasoning: A Family Legacy Built on Flavor
…operation specialized in aging and breaking down high-quality beef, shipping products across California—from San Francisco to Los Angeles. But when Eddie’s father passed away in 1981 during Eddie’s senior year…
A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour
…Fresno, where he raised sheep, lamb, and cattle in the foothills near Friant. Decades later, Papulias’ father—known affectionately as “Pappy”—launched Pappy Meat Company in 1958, building a reputation for high-quality…
Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
…cottage cheese has experienced a major resurgence as consumers seek high-protein foods. Innovation is also playing a major role. Dairy Farmers of America continues to invest heavily in research and…