…serious health alert: Valley Fever cases are rising across the Central Valley. Some are blaming climate change, but our hosts say the real culprit is a lack of water. Tune…
Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland
…banking and cultivating drought-tolerant crops like agave. More water-intensive crops like almonds are being relocated to other regions. “It’s forcing us to move out of Fresno County, which is our…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
…sign of how new trade tariffs and policies are reshaping global supply chains. Learn what this means for your crops, your bottom line, and the broader agricultural economy. Will these…
USDA Office Closures Scaled Back Amid Growing Tensions and Revisions
…half of the offices initially targeted under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative launched by the Trump administration. The change comes amid mounting scrutiny and rising tensions between former…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
…expansion, rising consumer awareness, and nutritional value will make this season one of the most impactful yet. For more insights from Rich Kreps and hear his full interview, click here….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
…cherry heist in the San Joaquin Valley. As cherry prices soar, criminals are increasingly targeting these high-value crops. We break down how to protect your farm and what’s driving these…
California’s Salinas Valley Produce Operations Coming Up
…sustainability practices, emphasizing responsible farming. Attendees will gain insights into a range of crops, including lettuce, strawberries, broccoli, cauliflower, and artichokes. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to observe fresh-cut…
American Agriculture History Minute: Why a Farmland Auction Draws a Crowd
…in 2025, temperatures outside in central Iowa nearly zero, a group so large it was standing room only. Why? They were watching an Iowa farm change hands for the first…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…2000, the Jacksons transitioned from purely growing crops to also packing and selling them, launching Family Tree Farms. Daniel recalls his father’s pivotal words: “We’re either going to be boys…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-06-25
…wheat, barley, maize, and rice crops, and it underscores the need for ongoing vigilance in agricultural biosecurity. Turning to local challenges, we revisit the persistent issue of raw sewage flowing…
Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns
An issue continues to plague California farmers: agricultural theft. Authorities recently arrested three individuals accused of stealing and selling thousands of dollars’ worth of cherries, damaging crops in the process….
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…words: freight in California is at a breaking point. Despite rising fuel costs, equipment expenses, and increasing wages, freight rates are not keeping pace. In fact, current rates are some…
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Power Panel to Address the Big Ag Issues
There is a lot happening in the world of specialty crops that impact growers’ business operations. The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo will host a panel discussion with the leaders…
Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out”
…Ag Elsewhere As Chairman of Western Growers Association, Woolf represents the people and companies behind much of America’s leafy greens and specialty crops. And many of them are leaving. “So…