…Landscape Deere’s innovation wasn’t just a better tool—it was a game-changer for farming in America. The steel plow enabled rapid settlement and agricultural development across vast stretches of land, laying…
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
…Central Valley growers: the spread of solar farms on fertile agricultural land. Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Ag Land “It’s Heartbreaking,” Says Hilton Hilton didn’t hold back. “It…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-10-25
…1156, which allows pauses on the Williamson Act and enables the conversion of ag land to solar farms. Hilton calls it “heartbreaking,” emphasizing that farmland in California, especially the Central…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
…adversaries. The plan includes banning land purchases by foreign entities from countries of concern, cracking down on fraudulent nutrition programs, and protecting ag research and supply chains. Nick and Josh…
“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers
…per individual and $30 million per couple. This critical change ensures that agricultural families can transfer land and businesses to the next generation without the looming threat of a crushing…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-07-25
AgNet News Hour – Keeping Water in Ag and Politics in Check Today’s AgNet News Hour is all about fighting for California farmers—where water, policy, and land use take center…
Ag Economy Barometer Dips in June, Signals Mixed Outlook
…cut back on equipment purchases this year, reflecting a strategic, cost-conscious approach to capital spending. Farmland Value Expectations Improve One bright spot is farmland: the Short-Term Farmland Value Expectation Index…
David Tangipa: From Fresno State to California’s Capitol
…Tangipa is focused on improving outcomes for Central Valley communities, especially when it comes to agriculture. He believes the region’s greatest strength—its land and people—is being hampered by poor policy…
Solar Push Sparks Water, Ethics Concerns in California
AgNet West’s Josh McGill Questions the Cost of Solar “Green” Energy on Ag Land As California continues its push toward clean energy, the agricultural community is raising red flags over…
David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
…Land Use Battles When it comes to water, Tangipa sees common-sense solutions being blocked by political gridlock. He criticized Assembly Bill 1156, which encourages solar development on prime farmland instead…
Imperial Valley Sugar Plant Closure Raises Crop Market Concerns
…a robust crop,” he said. “They grow on more marginal lands—higher salinity, poor-draining fields. That’s what made them so valuable here.” Green Energy and Land Loss A growing concern for…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…speaking candidly on Fox News and with AgNet West about some of the most pressing issues facing farmers today: water access, overregulation, and foreign ownership of U.S. farmland. Water, Land,…
Farming with Less Water: Leimgruber’s “Crop per Drop” Success
…political challenges to environmental restrictions, Leimgruber is keenly aware that California farmers are under pressure. Yet his focus remains on innovation—not politics. “We’re going to be limited on land. We’re…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-02-25
…continues to ignore ag’s economic role, while embracing short-sighted energy policies and approving solar development on prime farmland. He also raises alarms about the Chinese government buying U.S. farmland near…