Rickey Bird Shares the Personal Story Behind “Kern Oil” and Why Californians Should Pay Attention California’s energy future—and the communities that have powered the state for generations—take center stage in …
Farm Bureau Pushes Congress to Act on Labor and Farm Bill Priorities
John Newton Says Ag Labor Reform, Farm Bill, and Economic Relief Can’t Wait America’s farmers face no shortage of challenges in 2026, and according to John Newton, Vice President of …
USDA’s Fordyce Highlights SPUR Initiative, Screwworm Fight, and Historic Farm Support
During an interview with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce provided an in-depth update on several major initiatives shaping American agriculture. From …
USDA’s Richard Fordyce Highlights Farm Bill Progress as Farm Bureau Pushes Labor Reform
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, two major issues shaping agriculture’s future took center stage: efforts to modernize the nation’s farm labor system and new USDA initiatives designed …
Supreme Court Rules Federal Law Preempts Roundup Warning Claims
A landmark Roundup Supreme Court ruling could significantly reshape pesticide litigation across the United States. A recent report highlighted the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that federal law preempts certain state failure-to-warn lawsuits involving …
David Tangipa Warns of New California Taxes, Government Overreach, and Threats to Agriculture
District 8 Assemblyman David Tangipa joins “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni to discuss California’s latest budget, proposed taxes, government accountability, water, agriculture, public safety, and why he believes the Central …
David Tangipa Says California Agriculture Needs Practical Leadership and Regulatory Reform
The future of California agriculture will depend on water reliability, regulatory reform, and stronger support for rural communities, according to Assemblyman David Tangipa. During a recent appearance on the AgNet …
Senate Farm Bill Draft Advances with New Support for Agriculture
The release of a long-awaited Senate Farm Bill draft marks another step toward updating the nation’s agricultural policy. A recent report highlighted key provisions included in the nearly 900-page discussion draft released by …
Roger Isom Calls for Water Investment, Regulatory Reform, and Voter Engagement
The second half of AgNet News Hour’s conversation with Roger Isom focused on what he believes are the biggest issues facing California agriculture: water infrastructure, regulatory reform, and the state’s …
Roger Isom Warns California Packaging Rules Could Increase Costs for Agriculture
California agriculture could face higher production costs and increased regulatory burdens as new packaging requirements move toward implementation, according to Roger Isom, president and CEO of the Western Tree Nut …
Allied Grape Growers at 75: Jeff Bitter Talks Survival, Wine Trends, and California’s Future
California Wine Industry Faces Challenges, But Allied Grape Growers Looks Ahead with Confidence California’s wine grape industry is navigating one of the most difficult periods in decades, but according to …
California Proposes Stronger Pesticide Enforcement Rules
California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is proposing a sweeping update to the state’s pesticide enforcement system, with changes designed to increase penalties for serious violations and improve enforcement consistency …
Steve Malanca: California Almond Crop May Tighten as Water Challenges Continue
Strong Almond Prices and Water Concerns Shape 2026 Outlook California almond growers are entering the 2026 season with cautious optimism as stronger prices, manageable inventories, and steady global demand help …
California Almond Outlook, Water Storage, and Agriculture’s Future
Steve Malanca Joins the AgNet News Hour to Discuss Almond Markets, Water Policy, and California Agriculture California agriculture faces no shortage of challenges and opportunities heading into the second half …