…diving deep into some hot-button issues. First up: the closure of one of the nation’s largest wine distributors and what this means for California’s wine industry. Will prices rise? Will…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
…cherry heist in the San Joaquin Valley. As cherry prices soar, criminals are increasingly targeting these high-value crops. We break down how to protect your farm and what’s driving these…
California Freight Crisis Pushing Trucking to the Brink
…Freight rates are plummeting, with brokers taking advantage of load boards to drive prices down. While one might assume trucking costs would rise with inflation and operational challenges, the opposite…
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
…A major game-changer? Agri-Intelligence. Helena Agri-Enterprises uses data-driven tools to create site-specific fertility recommendations for growers — helping them maximize yield while minimizing inputs. “We’re being asked to do more…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…Nick Papagni, explores the freight emergency unfolding in California. What was meant to be a routine update turned into a revealing discussion about skyrocketing insurance, fuel prices, and their cascading…
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…
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
…has shifted heavily onto farmers, leading to higher production costs and greater uncertainty. “We have ended up really placing hardship and increasing costs on the farming community that produces the…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…a whole new layer.” Helena’s agri-intelligence platform is a key solution. It leverages data to help develop site-specific fertility recommendations and maximize yields with fewer inputs. “We’re being asked to…
California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance
…regulations. Anderson emphasizes that compliance also includes maintaining education hours for advisors, not to mention the higher cost of doing business—driven largely by fuel prices. “It’s going to take a…
Citrus and Cherry Markets Heat Up in Early June
…Citrus Outlook: The citrus market is booming, with navel orange prices climbing amid limited late-season production and delays in imports. Demand remains high, a welcome sign for growers during this…
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
…significantly higher than 1990 levels (up from 6 pounds to 17 pounds in the 2020s). Despite the dip, long-term data shows a pivot away from iceberg toward more nutrient-rich leafy…
May Rural Mainstreet Index: Still Below Growth Neutral
…named lower ag commodity prices as the number one farming threat, while 23.5% indicated higher tariffs as the top risk factor. …
Almond Update: ABC Almond Leadership Program Supports FFA Scholarships
…candidates receive the assistance they need to pursue their ambitions, making higher education more accessible to young agricultural leaders. A key component of the Leadership Program is its annual fundraising…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-28-25
…then discuss the financial struggles of the ag world, particularly the trucking industry, with insurance costs in California being two and a half times higher. President Trump’s proposed 50% tariff…