Bowles Farming CEO discusses water, labor, heat, technology and the future of California agriculture with The Ag Meter California agriculture is under pressure from nearly every direction, but sixth-generation farmer …
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor and the Future of West Side Farming
Joe Del Bosque: A Farmer’s View of California Agriculture California agriculture is facing a complicated combination of extreme weather, water shortages, labor challenges, rising costs, regulations and uncertain markets. Few …
Joe Del Bosque on Farming the West Side: Water, Labor and Resilience
The latest AgNet News Hour takes listeners to California’s West Side for an in-depth conversation with Joe Del Bosque of Del Bosque Farms, as “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni and …
U.S. Sheep Industry Outlook Remains Positive Despite Drought Challenges
The U.S. sheep industry outlook remains encouraging even as producers continue to battle widespread drought conditions across much of the country. A recent report highlighted how strong consumer demand and favorable market prices …
New Imaging Technology Detects Drought Stress Before Plants Show Visible Symptoms
A new plant drought detection technology developed by researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture and NASA could help growers identify …
Beef Industry Faces Questions as Processing Capacity Shifts and Herd Expansion Looms
Recent announcements from JBS USA regarding the closure of two facilities in Pennsylvania and Tennessee are fueling broader discussions about the future of U.S. beef processing capacity and cattle herd …
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglas Discusses Federal Support, Water Challenges, and the Future of Agriculture
California agriculture continues to face a complex mix of challenges, from labor shortages and water uncertainty to trade concerns and wildlife management. During a recent visit by U.S. Secretary of …
USDA Specialty Crop Assistance, Water Policy, and California Agriculture in Focus
California agriculture received significant attention during a recent visit from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, who announced nearly $1.7 billion in federal assistance for specialty crop producers while emphasizing the …
California Pear Growers Fight Imports While Delivering Premium Fruit
California’s pear industry may be smaller than it once was, but its growers are fighting harder than ever to preserve the quality, reputation, and future of one of the state’s …
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 …
Organic Farming, Water Policy, and Innovation Drive California Agriculture Conversation
The AgNet News Hour featured an extended conversation with longtime grower and Homegrown Organic Farms Category Director Stephen Paul, covering everything from organic farming challenges and labor shortages to water …
California Agriculture Becomes Major Issue in Governor Race as Farmers Push Back Against Land and Policy Pressure
The AgNet News Hour focused heavily on California’s upcoming governor race and growing concerns throughout agriculture over regulation, food security, land pressure, and the future of family farming in the …
California Agriculture at a Crossroads-Roger Isom Warns of Water, Regulation, and Economic Crisis
California agriculture is facing one of the most pivotal moments in its history, according to Roger Isom, president and CEO of the Western Tree Nut Association and the California Cotton …
David Tangipa Says California Is at a Crossroads for Farmers, Water, Taxes and the Future of the State
California Assemblyman David Tangipa believes the Golden State is approaching a defining moment — one that could determine the future of farming, water, taxes, and economic survival for generations to …