California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Drought, Economy, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Special Reports, Tariffs, Water, Weather

Ongoing Struggles Over Land and Water California agriculture continues to face pressure from regulatory uncertainty, land use conflicts, and unresolved water projects. In a recent episode of the AgNet News …

Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges

DanAlmonds, Economy, Environment, Grapes, Interview, Irrigation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Water, Wine

The Oberti Family Legacy in Central Valley Agriculture Melissa Oberti, a third-generation (nearly fourth) farmer from Madera, California, continues her family’s agricultural tradition. The Oberti family, once famous for Oberti …

Joe Del Bosque

Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming

DanBiofuels/Energy, Drought, Economy, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Solar, Special Reports, Trade, Water

A Legacy in California Agriculture Joe Del Bosque, a well-known farmer from Firebaugh and Los Banos, has spent decades cultivating melons, almonds, tomatoes, and more on nearly 2,000 acres. His …

California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform

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Opening Reflections and California Concerns The AgNet News Hour began with hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer sharing lighthearted Friday greetings before shifting to California’s serious agricultural challenges. Papagni noted …

California Agriculture at a Crossroads

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Forestry, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Special Reports, Tariffs, Technology, Trade, Water, Weather

Morning Reflections and California’s Challenges The AgNet News Hour with Nick Papagni and guest host Lorrie Boyer began lightheartedly, reflecting on post-Labor Day routines, before quickly turning to the serious …

California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation

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Today on the AgNet NewsHour, Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer hosted Don Cameron, President of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, to discuss the many challenges and opportunities …

Central Valley Fight: Tangipa Stands for Farmers

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

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

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

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 …

California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations

DanEconomy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Water

California agriculture faces mounting challenges, from water shortages to labor and regulatory pressures. Andrew Genasci, Executive Director of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau, shares firsthand insights on what farmers are …

Midland Tractor

Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service

DanAgri-Business, Climate Change, Commodities, Conservation, Economy, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water

A Family Legacy in Madera At the heart of California’s Central Valley, Midland Tractor in Madera has been serving farmers for more than 40 years. For Stan Nelson, who has …

California pistachio

California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Pistachios, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

A Promising Pistachio Season Ahead California pistachio growers are preparing for what could be their largest harvest on record. According to Richard Kreps, Ultra Gro representative and Chairman of the …

Madera

Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell

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

In a candid interview with agricultural broadcaster Nick Papagni, Madera farmer and water innovator Matt Angell shares hard truths about California’s water crisis and the complex path forward. An Innovator …