Prop 50 Threatens Rural

Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Education, Event, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports

California is one of the most diverse and productive agricultural states in the nation. From the vineyards of Napa to the citrus groves of the Central Valley, farms across the …

California farmers

California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Solar, Special Reports, Water

Introduction California agriculture is at a crossroads. From water shortages to restrictive energy mandates, farmers in the Central Valley face mounting pressures that threaten not just their livelihoods but the …

Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Cattle, Conservation, Economy, Energy, Environment, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

The September 23 edition of the AgNet News Hour zeroed in on a topic not often heard on farm radio: freight. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Mark Woods …

Edward Ring

California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity

DanAgri-Business, Climate Change, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Energy, Environment, Forestry, Interview, Irrigation, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

A Crisis of Scarcity California’s ongoing water crisis is forcing farmers, cities, and communities into impossible trade-offs. On a recent interview with Nick Papagni, Edward Ring, Director, Water and Energy …

Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Event, Exports/Imports, Forestry, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

The September 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of innovation, politics, and pressing issues for California farmers. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill covered everything from …

David Tangipa

Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

California’s Central Valley is the heart of American agriculture, and its farmers face unprecedented challenges. Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with David Tangipa, Assemblyman for the Central Valley, …

Freeman Vineyard

Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach

DanAgri-Business, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Grapes, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Organic, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water, Wine

A Family Story Rooted in Sonoma County In the heart of West Sonoma’s Russian River Valley, Freeman Vineyard and Winery has become a leader in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay production. …

Jake Barcellos

Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises

DanAgri-Business, Almonds, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Exports/Imports, Industry, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Pistachios, Regulation, Solar, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water

A Fourth-Generation California Farm in Los Banos–Firebaugh In the heart of California’s Central Valley, A-Bar Ag Enterprises, led by fourth-generation farmer Jake Barcellos, represents both tradition and innovation. Farming in …

Don Cameron

Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges

DanAgri-Business, Almonds, Biofuels/Energy, Carrots, Corn, Economy, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Interview, Irrigation, Organic, Regulation, Solar, Special Reports, Tariffs, Tomatoes, Trade, Vegetables, Walnuts, Water

A Farmer and Leader in California Agriculture Don Cameron, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, is not only a prominent voice in policy but also a …

Dignity Act

Immigration Reform and Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports

Manuel Cunha on Immigration Reform and Ag Labor Nick Papagni recently spoke with Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers League, about the urgent need for immigration reform and how …

Central Valley Fight: Tangipa Stands for Farmers

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Battling Against the Status Quo Assemblyman David Tangipa, representing California’s Central Valley, is no stranger to confrontation. In a recent conversation with AgNet West, Tangipa reflected on the challenges of …

Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California

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Discovering Ziveli Winery in West Fresno Nestled between Kerman and Fresno, just north of the small town of Biola, Ziveli Winery offers more than just exquisite wines—it’s a place where …