Syngenta Vegetable Seeds

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Seeds, Special Reports

…product specialists. These interactions help refine seed varieties and support solutions that meet the specific needs of individual farms. “Local trials allow us to test varieties for growers’ unique challenges,”…

Ted Torosian

Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story

DanAgri-Business, Commodities, Economy, Exports/Imports, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Tariffs, Trade

…customers supplied year-round.” Navigating Tariffs, Water, and Transportation Challenges Agriculture is never without challenges, but Torosian has built a resilient operation. Tariffs: While some tariffs on Mexican produce temporarily affected…

Kern County Farm Bureau

Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Special Reports

…agricultural awareness throughout the community. Fighting for Farmers and Ranchers California farmers face constant challenges, from labor shortages to water restrictions and heavy regulations. Nettleton and her team work closely…

Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio

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…the program was an in-depth interview with Nick Folio of Folio Commodities, who provided updates on hay markets, dairy economics, and trucking industry challenges. Folio explained that alfalfa markets remain…

Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: Anna Genasci

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…Hour, Anna Genasci, Communications Director for Stanislaus County Farm Bureau, shared insights on the challenges facing farmers and the innovative ways her organization is working to support them. “Currently, we…

Midland Tractor

Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service

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…that invests heavily in research and development and is always looking to stay on the cutting edge.” Technology, Labor, and Efficiency As California agriculture faces mounting challenges, efficiency has become…

California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy

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California Farmers Under Pressure: California agriculture continues to face mounting challenges, and Andrew Genasci, Executive Director of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau, says advocacy is more important than ever. Speaking on…

Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation

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Florida citrus and specialty crops remain a central focus of growers, industry leaders, and policymakers, with challenges such as citrus greening, hurricanes, labor shortages, and fluctuating markets shaping the future….

Kern County’s Agriculture Advocate: Rachel Nettleton

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…generational farming challenges, Nettleton is focused on ensuring agriculture remains strong in Kern County and beyond. “Farmers don’t have time to go to all these meetings in Bakersfield and Sacramento……

Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights

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Today’s AgNet News Hour takes a closer look at the latest issues shaping agriculture across California and the broader farm belt. From labor challenges to market dynamics, farmers and ranchers continue to…

California pistachio

California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Pistachios, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…and Brazil, helping American growers expand international sales. Reciprocal trade agreements have leveled the playing field for U.S. pistachios, boosting confidence for California farmers competing on the world stage. Challenges

dairy

Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley

DanAgri-Business, Cattle, Dairy & Livestock, Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Forage Crops, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…CVC’s student body was 80% farming families, that number has dwindled due to the growing challenges facing California agriculture. Even so, local dairymen remain key supporters of the school. Farming…