…acreage report includes: The crop grown Its intended use and location Planting dates and patterns Acreage amounts Crop variety Producer shares Irrigation methods Maps with approximate crop boundaries And information…
Wine Grape Growers Asked to Vote on Extension of Pierce’s Disease Program
…has provided 311 research grants, investing over $60 million in protecting vineyards across the state. For more information, growers are encouraged to visit the California Department of Food and Agriculture…
California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality
…reputation of California table grapes. “We know the data, we see the demand,” he said, highlighting the high level of consumer confidence in grapes grown in the Golden State. He…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
Pistachios Gaining Traction Worldwide As the 2025 pistachio season approaches, the global outlook for this California-grown nut is exceptionally bright. Rich Kreps, a pistachio farmer, board chairman of the American…
Honeybee Health Program Moves Through California Assembly
The California State Assembly passed a bill led by Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom to create a honey bee health program under the California Department of Food and Agriculture earlier this year….
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…role. He warns that bad water policy, not resource scarcity, could undermine America’s food security. With 70% of U.S. fruit and 50% of vegetables grown in California, losing acreage would…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…urban Californians — about where their food comes from and the true impact of policy decisions. “People think farmers are greedy. They don’t realize California is one of the only…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…agriculture — one that undermines food production in favor of energy policy. It’s a passionate segment that speaks directly to the heart of the ag community. Plus, veteran PCA Todd…
Stuart Woolf: “Farmers Are the Greatest Environmentalists We Have”
“Farmers don’t just grow food — they safeguard the land for the next generation.” — AgNet West In a compelling interview on AgNet West, Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter,” sat…
Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns
…food system, and ensuring resource security and operational safety is more important than ever. Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…these changes aren’t made, the state risks losing its edge in food production and logistics—sectors vital not just to California, but to the nation. “Trucks feed the world,” Foglio concluded….
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”
…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…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-04-25
…and how vital it is to keep their spirit alive today. Fresh Produce, Fresh Perspective The episode wraps with a heartfelt reminder: nothing beats California-grown produce, picked at its peak…