USDA Announces New Funding to Combat Destructive Feral Swine America’s farmers and ranchers continue to battle one of agriculture’s most destructive invasive species: feral swine. During a recent interview with …
California Cattlemen’s President Rick Roberti Sounds the Alarm on Agriculture’s Future
Water, Wolves, Regulations, Food Security, and the Fight to Protect California Ranching California agriculture is facing some of the biggest challenges in its history, and few people understand those challenges …
California Cattlemen’s President Says Loss of Grazing Land Threatens Beef Industry’s Future
California cattle producers continue to benefit from historically strong cattle prices, but one of the industry’s biggest long-term concerns isn’t the market—it’s the steady loss of grazing land. During a …
California Cattlemen President Warns of Growing Challenge Keeping Ranches in the Family
The future of California’s ranching industry may depend as much on the next generation as it does on markets and weather. That was one of the central themes during a …
Keely Covello Talks Potter Valley, Water, and California’s Future with The Ag Meter
As California continues to grapple with water shortages, aging infrastructure, devastating wildfires, and increasing political division, one voice has emerged as a passionate advocate for rural communities: Keely Covello. In …
California Commercial Fishing at a Crossroads: Lori French Shares the Challenges Facing Morro Bay’s Fleet
California’s Fishing Families Face an Uncertain Future California’s commercial fishing industry is navigating some of the most difficult waters in its history. During an eye-opening interview with “The Ag Meter” …
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 …
USDA’s Richard Fordyce Highlights Farm Bill Progress as Farm Bureau Pushes Labor Reform
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, two major issues shaping agriculture’s future took center stage: efforts to modernize the nation’s farm labor system and new USDA initiatives designed …
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 …
Senate Farm Bill Draft Advances with New Support for Agriculture
The release of a long-awaited Senate Farm Bill draft marks another step toward updating the nation’s agricultural policy. A recent report highlighted key provisions included in the nearly 900-page discussion draft released by …
Senate Agriculture Leaders Signal Progress on Long-Awaited Farm Bill
Momentum appears to be building for a new farm bill as congressional agriculture leaders report progress in negotiations aimed at updating federal farm policy. A recent report highlighted renewed optimism from …
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 …