California Ag Secretary

California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Discusses Future of Farming, Water, and Regulation Challenges

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Ross emphasized that agriculture in California is at a critical moment, balancing economic pressures, regulatory demands, and long-term sustainability goals. She noted that farming today requires navigating a complex landscape …

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Smart Water, Stronger Farms: Aqua4D’s Impact on Agriculture

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How Innovative Water Technology Is Helping Farmers Fight Salinity, Save Water, and Boost Yields Water is the foundation of agriculture—and when it’s compromised, everything else follows. In a powerful conversation …

California Agriculture

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State

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At a recent gubernatorial debate hosted at Fresno State, agricultural leadership took center stage as Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, shared his candid perspective on the …

Chad Bianco

Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”

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A Conversation from Fresno State At a recent agricultural gathering hosted at Fresno State, gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco sat down with AgNet West’s “Ag Meter” to discuss the future of …

California farming

California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview

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California agriculture sits at a critical crossroads—and few voices capture that reality better than pistachio expert and crop advisor Rich Kreps. In a powerful conversation with The Ag Meter’s Nick …

Mike Johanns

Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future

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American agriculture is at a crossroads—and few voices carry more insight than former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, the former Nebraska governor, and now he’s the chairman of Ag for the …

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Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros

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The AgNet News Hour recently featured an in-depth conversation with dairy leader Melvin Medeiros, chairman of the Western Council for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). In a wide-ranging interview with …

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Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues

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My guest is Elaine Culotti, “The Lipstick Farmer”. She owns a 40-acre Big Z ranch in Fallbrook, California. She was on the TV show Undercover Billionaire. She grows everything from …