…reflects on how drastically water availability has changed over the decades. “Back then, we didn’t have any issues. Today, it’s a man-made drought,” he says, pointing to the political and…
Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland
…banking and cultivating drought-tolerant crops like agave. More water-intensive crops like almonds are being relocated to other regions. “It’s forcing us to move out of Fresno County, which is our…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
…shifting the ground beneath our feet. From drought adaptations to tariff battles, Puglia’s insights are invaluable for every grower and processor working to stay competitive. If you’re in agriculture, you…
Stuart Woolf: “Farmers Are the Greatest Environmentalists We Have”
…virtue, they’re a necessity for survival. “You don’t stay in business if you keep making mistakes like that.” Despite mounting challenges in recent years — from drought to regulation —…
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
…farming industry. Interview by Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, for AgNet West. Nick had a fantastic interview with Stuart Woolf covering everything from California drought crisis to the introducftion of…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
From almond flour to agave spirits, legendary farmer Stuart Woolf shares how he’s reshaping the future of California agriculture — one drought-tolerant plant at a time. Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…keeps California agriculture moving forward. Despite inflation, drought, water restrictions, and skyrocketing fuel and freight costs, growers and ag professionals across the state—from Ventura to the San Joaquin Valley—are committed…
Significant Agricultural Shift by Increasingly Growing Agave
Agave Amante Darmanin, via Wikimedia Commons California farmers are embracing a significant agricultural shift by increasingly growing agave, a resilient and drought-tolerant crop. Agave, best known for its role as…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
…farming in California due to its drought tolerance and marketing efforts, and the growing interest in Agave crops for tequila and mezcal production. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
Drought damage on a Ranch in Fresno, CA U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cynthia Mendoza/Videographer/USDA photo by Cynthia Mendoza, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons California farmers continue to face significant challenges…
Land Rich, Cash Poor: A Deep Dive Into California’s Farming Crisis
A California farm landscape showing drought-stricken fields and an aging barn under a golden sky. Farming in California has never been easy—but today’s farmers face a crisis of sustainability that…
Southern California Drought Elevates Wildfire Risks
Avocado grove Brooks Tropicals, via Wikimedia Commons In Southern California, persistent drought conditions continue to elevate wildfire risks, posing a significant challenge for agricultural communities, especially avocado growers. Wildfires last…
California Needs New Water Plan
…the state water contractors has said the California water system was built long ago no longer works. We have severe droughts, flooding and atmospheric rivers, unreliable snowpack and most of…
Cattle Market Currently Navigating Uncharted Territory
…for an extended period. If something triggers uncertainty, funds may look to pull profits, potentially impacting market stability. Beyond tight cattle supplies, drought conditions and strong consumer demand are playing…