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 …
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 Farmers Push Back as NGOs Target Agricultural Land and Food Security Concerns Grow
The AgNet News Hour focused on growing tensions between agriculture and environmental activist groups as California farmers continue battling lawsuits, land pressure, and mounting concerns over the future of food …
Dena Maldonado Talks Farming, Crime, and California’s Future in Congressional Run
California business owner Dena Maldonado says the Golden State is at a breaking point — and she believes voters, farmers, and small business owners are finally ready for change. During …
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 …
Monterey County Agriculture at a Crossroads: Water, Labor, and the Future of America’s Salad Bowl
In a compelling interview with “the Ag Meter” host Nick Papagni, sits down with Norm Groot of the Monterey County Farm Bureau to unpack the realities facing one of the …
Ag Council President Highlights Regulatory Pressure, Plastics Policy, and Political Uncertainty for California Farmers
The AgNet News Hour continued its conversation with Agricultural Council of California President Emily Rooney, diving deeper into the growing regulatory challenges, political uncertainty, and real-world pressures facing farmers across …
California Agriculture Faces Policy Pressure, Weather Challenges, and Critical Election Year
The AgNet News Hour focused on a wide range of challenges impacting California agriculture, from political pressure in Sacramento to unpredictable weather patterns and rising input costs heading into a …
California Ag at a Crossroads: Policy, Pressure, and Opportunity
California agriculture sits at the intersection of innovation, regulation, and global food production—and few understand that balance better than Emily Rooney, president of Agricultural Council of California. In a wide-ranging …
California Governor Race and Trade Policy Highlight Challenges and Opportunities for Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour focused on two major themes impacting agriculture—California’s heated governor race and ongoing federal efforts to strengthen global trade opportunities for U.S. farmers. As the governor’s race …
California Governor Race Heats Up as Independent Candidate Pushes for Ag-Focused Reform
The AgNet News Hour featured a wide-ranging and energetic conversation with independent gubernatorial candidate Elaine Culotti, who is pushing for major reforms in California while emphasizing stronger support for farmers, …
Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture
California agriculture is facing one of the most pivotal moments in its history—and few understand that better than Karen Ross. In a wide-ranging interview with “The Ag Meter” host Nick …