California agriculture sits at the center of many of the state’s biggest challenges, from water policy and energy production to education, rural development, and government accountability. Those issues took center …
Gloria Romero Outlines Agriculture Priorities for California’s Future
California agriculture, water infrastructure and rural communities were among the topics discussed during today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, featuring Republican lieutenant governor candidate Gloria Romero. Romero shared her …
Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets, Screwworm, Wolves, and California’s Agricultural Future
Fifth-generation California rancher and former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester joined “The Ag Meter“ Nick Papagni for a wide-ranging conversation covering the biggest issues facing the U.S. …
Kevin Kester Discusses Beef Markets, Land Use and California Policy in Part 2
The conversation with former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Kevin Kester continued on today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, with topics ranging from beef imports and land use to …
Kern Oil Documentary Explores California’s Energy Future
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 …
Rickey Bird Says California Should Produce More of Its Own Oil
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, filmmaker and third-generation oilfield worker Rickey Bird discussed his new documentary, Kern Oil, and argued that California’s energy policies are hurting local …
California Agriculture Faces Mounting Pressure: Roger Isom Sounds the Alarm on Regulations, Water, and the Future of Farming
From plastic packaging mandates and water shortages to rodent damage, cotton production, and the upcoming California governor’s race, Roger Isom says the future of agriculture depends on the decisions being …
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 …
DOE Updates 45Z Tax Credit Rules to Support Biofuel Feedstocks
New guidance for the federal 45Z tax credit is expected to provide greater clarity for biofuel producers while creating new opportunities for farmers supplying renewable fuel feedstocks. A recent report highlighted long-awaited updates …
American Farm Bureau’s Bailey Corwine on Farm Policy, Mental Health, Leadership, and Agriculture’s Future
As agriculture continues to navigate economic challenges, policy uncertainty, labor concerns, and emerging livestock threats, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) remains focused on advocating for farmers and ranchers while …
Windmills and American Agriculture: Powering Farms Across Generations
The Windmill’s Enduring Role in American Agriculture For centuries, windmills have played a vital role in agricultural production around the world. Long before electricity reached rural communities, farmers relied on …
How Rural Electrification Changed American Agriculture Forever
A Look Back at Life on the Farm Before Electricity For much of America’s agricultural history, rural life operated without one of the modern conveniences most people take for granted …
California Trucking Industry Faces Ongoing Pressure From Fuel and Insurance Costs
California’s agricultural transportation sector continues to navigate a challenging operating environment, according to insights shared on AgNet News Hour. Mark Woods of Wildwood Trucking in Kingsburg, California, recently discussed the economic …
California Trucking, Fuel Costs, and Agriculture’s Future: What Mark Woods and Ellington Smith Want Farmers to Know
California’s farmers and truckers are facing some of the toughest economic conditions in decades. Rising fuel prices, increasing insurance costs, growing regulations, and concerns over the state’s energy infrastructure are …