Today on AgNet News Hour: Pork Policy, Labor Pressure, Solar Land Fights, and Father’s Day in the Fields As we roll into Father’s Day weekend, the AgNet News Hour brings…
Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns
…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…
Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out”
…in California agriculture—not taking away its strengths,” Woolf said. “But it seems like we’re doing a pretty good job of screwing that up.” The Cost of Doing Business is Driving…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…“Growers want information more than ever,” Anderson says. “We’re here to deliver that.” Regulation, Innovation, and the Cost of Doing Business in California California’s regulatory environment—among the most stringent in…
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…
California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance
…other states. California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance Anderson highlights that while Helena shares best practices nationwide, California’s regulatory landscape consistently stands apart. “You’ve got to do…
Key Dates for Growers and Agricultural Professionals
…the ag industry. 🌰 Almond Board of California Production Research Summit 📅 Date: June 18, 2025 🕗 Time: 8:00 a.m. 📍 Location: Modesto Centre Plaza, Modesto, California 💵 Cost: Free…
California Agriculture Faces Freight and Cost Pressures, Warns WGA President
In an exclusive update from AgNet West, Western Growers Association (WGA) President and CEO Dave Puglia shed light on a mounting concern for California agriculture: the high cost of freight…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
…avocados and tomatoes. In this segment, Nick, Lorrie and Josh talk about the California almond industry’s high quality and global demand, the challenges of freight and insurance costs, and the…
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
…as the wine and raisin markets, face challenges. Foglio notes that the raisin market remains stagnant, with prices hardly moving from levels seen a decade ago, despite rising farming costs….
California Ag Markets Experiencing Mixed Recovery After Tariff Disruption
…benefitted from renewed international demand, raisins have faced ongoing pricing challenges. Despite rising production costs, some raisin farmers are reluctantly accepting prices similar to those seen a decade ago. This…
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…