…storytelling. He reflects on growing up with no ties to ag, taking a chance on a job in the field, and discovering his passion for insects and plant health. His…
Blueberries Booming: Daniel Jackson on California’s Berry Surge
…demand is surging. “Blueberries are going strong for us right now,” said Jackson. “It’s been a game changer.” He also highlighted the health benefits and consistency of the crop compared…
California Farming at a Crossroads
…the U.S. becomes reliant on foreign sources for its fresh produce, he cautioned, it would lose control over the very resources that sustain public health. A Call to Prioritize Nutrition…
CDFA Expands Quarantine to Contain Pest Outbreak in Orange County
California Officials Respond Swiftly to Agricultural Pest Threat Exotic Fruit Flies USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has intensified efforts to…
California Walnuts Launch “Feel Good” Campaign for Gen Z & Millennials
…Commission, based in Folsom, has unveiled its newest national campaign: California Walnuts Feel Good. The initiative is part of a major rebranding effort to reposition walnuts as a convenient, healthy…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-20-25
…in animal health and economic stability. Later in the show, the hosts pivot to California’s organic sector. Despite the state’s regulatory goals to increase organic farmland, acreage is trending downward….
Almond Update: The Power of Participation — A Grower’s Perspective on Almond Board Committees
…the Almond Board’s investments in global communication and scientific research — efforts that support all growers by promoting almond health benefits and strengthening market demand. From digestion to diabetes and…
“My Job Depends on AG”: California’s Farming Backbone
…Backbone Whether you’re a grower, irrigator, truck driver, mechanic, or grocery store worker — ag touches nearly every job in rural California. A State Built on Soil, Water, and Grit…
California Agriculture: A Crisis in the Making or a Wake-Up Call?
…A Crisis in the Making or a Wake-Up Call? Jacobsen pointed to the Central Valley’s unique combination of natural resources—fertile soil, abundant sunshine, and access to water—paired with hardworking people,…
California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes Back
…farmers doing their thing and they need water,” Papagni stressed. “Solar panels are fantastic and save money, but not on beautiful ag soil.” The push to keep solar infrastructure off…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…crops have improved soil health and water infiltration,” he noted. “Whole orchard recycling has enhanced yields and soil carbon sequestration. And rootstock trials have boosted grower returns by as much…
Mangoes May Boost Heart Health in Postmenopausal Women
…health benefits for postmenopausal women. Researchers from the University of California, Davis found that consuming about two servings—or one and a half cups—of mango daily over a two-week period led…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-11-25
…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…
Wine Grape Growers Asked to Vote on Extension of Pierce’s Disease Program
…from destructive pests and diseases. The assessment—set at $1.25 per $1,000 of crop value based on the previous three years—funds essential research focused on vineyard health and sustainability. To pass,…