…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…
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
…fuel costs. We need to lower insurance costs. We need to, and by lowering your fuel costs, you know, you’re also going to be lowering your costs of your tires. I mean,…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…value, many farmers struggle to make a living due to skyrocketing costs for essentials like seed, fertilizer, and equipment, while crop prices remain stagnant. Reisinger explores how this economic pressure…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-23-25
…Lorrie continued the important discussion on mental health awareness in agriculture, highlighting the historical reluctance of farmers to seek medical help due to distance, cost, and cultural attitudes. Chronic pain…
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…
May Means Strawberries – But Are Your Fields Ready?
…cost you your crop. If you’re growing berries or grapes, this is a must-listen. May Means Strawberries – But Are Your Fields Ready? Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
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…