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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Conservation”

Hannah Johnson Connects California Ag With Innovation

Dan November 2, 2026AgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

California agriculture is facing mounting challenges, from rising labor costs and water limitations to pest resistance, regulatory hurdles and the loss of family farms. But agricultural technology, automation and artificial …

$9 Million California Facility to Convert Almond Shells Into Biochar

Hailey Smith October 26, 2026Almond Update, Almonds, Conservation, Environment, Industry News

A new California facility will produce almond shell biochar through a $9 million project in Delano, creating a potential new market for agricultural byproducts while supporting soil health and carbon storage. Treehouse …

Karl Warkentin Discusses Central Valley Farming Challenges

Dan October 23, 2026Agri-Business, Citrus, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Environment, Interview, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

“The Ag Meter” interview explores pest pressures, weather extremes, rising costs, water concerns and strategies for producing quality fruit. California growers face an increasingly complex combination of weather uncertainty, pest …

Jamie Johansson Outlines Priorities for California Agriculture

Dan October 16, 2026Agri-Business, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Infrastructure, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Trade, Water

Former California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson joins Nick Papagni “The Ag Meter” to discuss water, farm regulations, energy costs, labor challenges and the future of rural California. From water …

Van Groningen: California’s Pumpkin King Talks Farming, Family and the Future

Dan October 2, 2026Agri-Business, Climate Change, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Melons, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Water

Nearly 100 Years of California Farming As pumpkin season gets into full swing, “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni sat down with Bryan Van Groningen of Van Groningen & Sons in …

Shannon Douglass Discusses Wolves, Labor and California Agriculture

Dan September 21, 2026Agri-Business, Cattle, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Grey Wolf, Infrastructure, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Special Reports, Water

California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass joined “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni for a wide-ranging AgNet News Hour interview covering some of the biggest challenges facing California farmers and ranchers, …

California Ag Faces Wolves, Labor and Regulatory Challenges

Dan September 18, 2026AgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Cattle, Climate Change, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Education, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Farm Bill, Funding, Grey Wolf, Infrastructure, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Trade, Water

California agriculture is facing a long list of challenges, and “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni covers many of them in the latest AgNet News Hour Podcast, including an in-depth conversation …

Edward Ring Warns California Must Prepare for the Next Flood

Dan September 9, 2026AgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Climate Change, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Infrastructure, Interview, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Edward Ring, director of Water and Energy Policy at the California Policy Center, returned for Part 1 of a two-part conversation …

Ryan Jacobsen: California Ag’s Future Depends on Water

Dan September 2, 2026Agri-Business, Conservation, Economy, Education, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Trade, Water

California agriculture faces enormous challenges, but Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen remains bullish on the future. In a wide-ranging conversation with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, Jacobsen discussed …

Cannon Michael: California Farming at a Crossroads

Dan August 27, 2026Agri-Business, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Education, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Infrastructure, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Leafy Greens, Melons, Regulation, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Tariffs, Technology, Trade, Water

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

Dan August 14, 2026Agri-Business, Almonds, Climate Change, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Melons, Organic, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Trade, Water

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 …

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