…crop theft—capture the reality facing California’s agriculture sector. The continued vigilance against theft is necessary to protect the fruits of their labor. California agriculture remains a cornerstone of the national…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…of the lowest seen in over a decade—so low that many trucking companies are operating at a loss. “You’d assume with fuel, labor, and equipment costs climbing, freight rates would…
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…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…the idea of moving farm goods by rail to tackle soaring fuel, labor, and insurance costs. Could this be the answer to our transportation headaches? Tune in and find out…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
…state’s outdated ban on autonomous agricultural equipment from the 1970s. The ban, which requires operators in tractors, conflicts with the need for autonomous vehicles due to labor shortages. The right-to-repair…
Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
…the world, and they’re ripping out farms and replacing them with solar panels.” Fixing Water, Labor, and Energy Costs Hilton highlighted several crises plaguing farmers: unreliable water allocations, broken labor…
Hay and Alfalfa Market After Tariffs
…silage and baled forage. So placing this local hay from a week-to-week standpoint, is as labor intensive as it’s ever been. That was Nick Foglio from Foglio Commodities. I’m Nick…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-26-25
…broader implications of tariffs on agricultural trade, including the high costs of farming in California due to labor, fuel, and water expenses. Nick also mentions an upcoming interview with Steve…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…both silage and baled forage. Placing this local hay from a week-to-week standpoint is as labor intensive as it’s ever been. You will have more hay even come online here within the…
Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Receives Recognition
…a stable labor force. Her influence spans all 50 states and reaches more than 60 countries, underscoring her global impact on the industry. Beyond immigration policy, Ford has been a…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
…healthcare costs, drawing parallels to smoking and healthcare. The segment concluded with a brief on securing the border and the impact on labor policies. The Ag-Net News Hour hosts, then…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
…management. The discussion also touched on California’s mis-allocation of funds intended for homelessness and high-speed rail. Labor trafficking in agriculture was the main discussion point in the final segment, spotlighting…
California’s Agriculture Industry Faces Urgent Aging Challenge
…sector is not only a fundamental part of the economy but also a leader in producing specialty crops such as almonds, strawberries, and lettuce—commodities that require highly skilled labor. The…
A Showcase of Cutting-Edge Agricultural Technology
…technology demonstrated significant improvements in agricultural efficiency, optimizing crop yields while reducing labor-intensive tasks. Beyond the competition, the event fostered a collaborative spirit, uniting students, researchers, farmers, and industry professionals…