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 …
California Trucking Industry Grapples with Rising Fuel Costs and Regulatory Pressure
California trucking companies continue to face mounting challenges from rising fuel prices, regulatory requirements, and increasing operating costs, according to industry leaders featured on a recent episode of the AgNet …
Fifth-Generation Farmer David Collenberg Enters California Lieutenant Governor Race
California agriculture is at a crossroads, and fifth-generation farmer David Collenberg says it is time for working families, farmers, and rural communities to have a stronger voice in Sacramento. During …
California Agriculture, Water, and Regulations Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Discussion
The AgNet News Hour focused heavily on California politics, agriculture policy, water management, labor concerns, and the future of farming during a wide-ranging June 1 broadcast featuring political analyst David …
Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joined “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni for an energetic and wide-ranging interview focused on the future of California agriculture, water policy, energy costs, regulations, and …
Steve Hilton Calls for Major Changes to California Water, Energy, and Agriculture Policies
The AgNet News Hour featured California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton in a wide-ranging interview focused on agriculture, water policy, energy costs, regulations, and the future direction of the state ahead …
Chad Bianco Says California Must End Forced Policies, Expand Water Storage, and Support Agriculture
Riverside County Sheriff and California governor candidate Chad Bianco returned to the AgNet News Hour for part two of his conversation about California agriculture, water policy, regulations, energy, immigration, and …
Chad Bianco Sounds Off on California Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Future of the Golden State
California agriculture is at a crossroads, and according to Riverside County Sheriff and gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco, the state’s farming industry is being pushed to the brink by failed government …
California at a Crossroads: Edward Ring Sounds the Alarm on Water, Energy & the Future of Farming
California’s future may depend on one question: can the state reverse course before water shortages, energy costs, and regulatory failures permanently damage agriculture and the economy? That was the central …
Edward Ring Says California Faces Critical Crossroads on Energy, Water, and Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour wrapped up its special four-part interview series with California Policy Center Director of Water and Energy Policy Edward Ring, focusing on California’s growing energy crisis, government …