California growers are preparing for winter with a focus on soil health, postharvest nutrition and USDA’s newly announced $8 billion in farm relief. 🌱 Learn what growers need to know ahead of the next growing season. Read more: agnetwest.com/california-soi…

USDA is distributing $13.8 billion in ARC and PLC farm payments, while autonomous spraying technology continues to advance. 🌱 Get the latest on farm assistance and ag tech from AgNet West! agnetwest.com/usda-13-billio…

California growers are facing rising input costs, emerging pests and an unusually early growing season. 🌱 Hear how pest control adviser Carl Workenthien is navigating these challenges in the Central Valley: agnetwest.com/california-pca…

California’s small farms are facing rising operating costs and increasing regulations. Kyle Kirkland discusses the challenges facing family farmers and the future of California agriculture. 🌾 Read more: agnetwest.com/kyle-kirkland-…

Reliable water supplies and rising production costs remain major concerns for California farmers. Kyle Kirkland shares his perspective on water reliability, regulations and the future of California agriculture. 🌱💧Read more: agnetwest.com/kyle-kirkland-…

🌾 From agricultural labor and rising costs to wildfire prevention and drone technology, California agriculture faces major challenges. Hear Jamie Johansson and SkySense’s Patrick Williams discuss solutions shaping the industry’s future! Read more: agnetwest.com/jamie-johansso…

🎙️ Jamie Johansson joins the AgNet News Hour to discuss California agriculture, water infrastructure, rising production costs, and the need for a stronger agricultural voice in Sacramento. 🌾💧 Read more: agnetwest.com/jamie-johansso…

A Christian farming organization is challenging its exclusion from the National FFA Convention over its religious affiliation. Hear from Fellowship of Christian Farmers International Executive Director Dan Janzen on the dispute. Read more: agnetwest.com/christian-farm…

🚛 Rising fuel, insurance and regulatory costs are putting pressure on California’s agricultural trucking industry. How could these increases impact growers and the agricultural supply chain? Read more: agnetwest.com/california-tru…

California’s trucking industry continues to face rising diesel fuel costs, adding pressure to the transportation of agricultural products. Learn more about the challenges facing ag transportation. agnetwest.com/california-tru…

California agriculture is facing major challenges when it comes to water, labor and the future of the industry. Dave Puglia discusses what’s at stake and what California agriculture needs moving forward. Read more: agnetwest.com/dave-puglia-ca…

The Whole Vine Festival is bringing the Central Valley together to celebrate the region’s rich agricultural heritage! 🍇🌱 The free, family-friendly event at Fresno State will highlight table grapes, raisins, wine grapes and California agriculture. agnetwest.com/whole-vine-fes…

💧🤖 Water infrastructure and automation could play a major role in shaping the future of California agriculture. Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia shares his perspective on water, technology, labor and the next generation of farmers.🎧 Listen: agnetwest.com/dave-puglia-wa…

🌰 USDA’s purchase of 28 million pounds of U.S. walnuts is providing a boost for the walnut industry, creating an important outlet for lower-grade walnuts that can be harder to market. Read more: agnetwest.com/usda-walnut-pu…

🍊 What can growers see when Parka is part of the program? In Part 4 of our conversation, Alex Del Rio of Nutrien Ag Solutions shares the results he’s seen with Parka — from improved tree vigor and fruit quality to firmer fruit, better fruit retention and improved packout.

California agriculture is facing mounting challenges, from water restrictions and labor costs to regulations, trade pressures and competition from imports. Dave Puglia breaks down what growers are facing and what could shape the industry’s future: agnetwest.com/dave-puglia-ca…

California Attorney General candidate Michael Gates sat down with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni to discuss California agriculture, public safety, labor issues, constitutional rights and government accountability. Read the full story and hear the interview: agnetwest.com/michael-gates-…

AI and changing consumer habits are reshaping how California walnuts are marketed.📱 From AI-powered inventory management to targeted social media promotions, technology is creating new opportunities for specialty crop marketers. Read more: agnetwest.com/ai-california-…

California’s walnut industry is navigating a changing global market in 2026. 🌰🌎 From crop conditions to international demand, several factors are shaping the outlook for growers and the industry. Read the full story: agnetwest.com/california-wal…

🍊 Protecting citrus heading into fall and winter starts with the right program. In this AgNet West interview, Nick Papagni, the Ag Meter, talks with Alex Del Rio of Nutrien Ag Solutions about using Parka as part of a fungicide program ahead of fall rain events!