USDA Rural Development

USDA Rural Development Highlights Water, Infrastructure, and Economic Growth in California’s Central Valley

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Funding, Infrastructure, Interview, Special Reports, USDA, Water

California’s agricultural communities depend on more than fertile soil and hard work—they depend on reliable infrastructure, economic investment, and access to water. During a recent visit to Bakersfield, USDA Rural …

San Diego Agriculture

San Diego Agriculture at a Crossroads: Dana Groot on Water, Regulation, Labor, and California’s Farming Future

DanAgri-Business, Avocado, Citrus, Economy, Horticulture, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Nursery crops, Regulation, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Water

California agriculture faces no shortage of challenges, but few regions illustrate both the opportunities and obstacles facing farmers better than San Diego County. In a wide-ranging conversation with “The Ag …

David Collenberg

Fifth-Generation Farmer David Collenberg Enters California Lieutenant Governor Race

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Environment, Infrastructure, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

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

California Agriculture, Water, and Regulations Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Discussion

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Funding, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

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

Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Infrastructure, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

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 …

Chad Bianco

Chad Bianco Says California Must End Forced Policies, Expand Water Storage, and Support Agriculture

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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

Chad Bianco Sounds Off on California Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Future of the Golden State

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Infrastructure, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

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 pear growers

California Pear Growers Fight Imports While Delivering Premium Fruit

DanAgri-Business, Drought, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Regulation, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Trade, Water

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 …