…agriculture—but we need long-term solutions. Without a reliable water supply, our small and mid-sized farms simply cannot survive.” Sports, Family, and Values Jacobsen’s personal story blends sports and agriculture. A…
Trump: “We Can’t Do That to Our Farmers” – Call for Action on Ag Farm Labor
…home when their work is complete. But ongoing legal uncertainty threatens this system and the food supply chain it supports. Fixing the System, Not Breaking It The call from Trump…
Domestic Lemons in High Demand as Imports Decline
…High Demand as Imports Decline Silva discussed how the lemon market has evolved significantly from April to mid-June. “Now we’re seeing less supply of imported fruit, which is causing a…
Jesse Silva Discusses California Citrus, Global Trade, Future of Farming
…due in part to limited imported supply and shifting quality from D1 (Central Valley) to D2 (Coastal) fruit. Though Chilean imports are subject to a 10% tariff, the actual cost…
California Avocado Month Launches with Strong Supply and Soaring Demand
…July. This steady supply ensures that consumers will continue to find California avocados on store shelves throughout the summer. Industry experts say these favorable conditions—combined with sustained promotional momentum—are strengthening…
Strawberry Supply Holds Steady Amid Seasonal Fruit Competition
…as consistent supply and targeted marketing keep strawberries in focus amid broader fruit competition. Strawberry Supply Holds Steady Amid Seasonal Fruit Competition Sponsored Content Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights…
California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action
…and Processing — delivered a clear warning: “We’re in a crisis and it’s going to get worse.” His comments reflect mounting urgency as California’s water supply issues deepen, particularly on…
California’s Water Crisis: Time to Turn Policy into Action
…To put the scale of this loss into perspective, 300,000 acre-feet is enough water to supply 3.3 million people for an entire year. Instead of serving communities or irrigating California’s…
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…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
…this hits your bottom line and what’s needed to get our supply chains moving smoothly again. Next up, we dig into the rise of produce theft, highlighted by a recent…
Honeybee Health Program Moves Through California Assembly
…Project Apis, a non-profit dedicated to bee research. These losses threaten not just the beekeeping industry but California’s food supply, which relies heavily on pollination. Assembly Bill 1042 addresses the…
California Freight Crisis Pushing Trucking to the Brink
…companies — it’s about the entire ag supply chain they serve. “California must do better with our freight industry,” he concludes. You can hear the full interview with Nick Foglio…
California Farmers Gain Water Access
The Bureau of Reclamation has announced an increase in 2025 water supply allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors south of California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta. The updated allocations reflect improved…
2025-2026 California Table Grape Season: A Fresh Start to a Global Campaign
The 2025-2026 California table grape season has officially begun, marking the start of a months-long journey of harvesting, packaging, and distribution that will ensure a steady supply of premium-quality grapes…