…labor. Workers are often hired through labor contractors who manage everything from transportation to paperwork, ensuring legal employment and fair pay. These workers move from farm to farm or return…
Jesse Silva Discusses California Citrus, Global Trade, Future of Farming
…due in part to limited imported supply and shifting quality from D1 (Central Valley) to D2 (Coastal) fruit. Though Chilean imports are subject to a 10% tariff, the actual cost…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
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…
From Cross-Check Rows to Modern Planting: Corn Planting
…corn planting was a labor-intensive, hands-on process. Early American farmers used a method known as cross-check planting, where hills of corn were planted in evenly spaced rows running north-south and…
Blue Diamond Growers to Close Iconic Sacramento Plant
…been at the heart of the cooperative’s operations since its founding 115 years ago. The transition will unfortunately come at a steep human cost—around 600 employees will be laid off,…
California Table Grape Season Kicks Off Strong: Ian LeMay Shares Optimism for 2025-26
…exports accounting for roughly 30% of production. Key markets like Canada and Mexico remain tariff-free, which LeMay says is critical for maintaining export strength. Challenges on the horizon? Labor remains…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
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…