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 …
Water Technology Innovation Offers New Option for Growers Facing Quality Challenges
The AgNet News Hour featured a conversation with Aqua4D manager Jeff Nunes, who explained how new water-treatment technology could help farmers improve irrigation efficiency, reduce line clogging, and better manage …
Tulare County Farm Bureau Leader Reflects on Career, Agriculture Advocacy, and Industry Future
The April 8 episode of AgNet News Hour featured a conversation with longtime Tulare County Farm Bureau Executive Director Tricia Stever Blattler, highlighting her nearly two-decade career supporting agriculture and …
California Ag Faces Rising Costs and Political Crossroads as Governor Race Heats Up
The AgNet News Hour continued its coverage of California’s pivotal governor race, while also highlighting mounting cost pressures facing farmers—from fertilizer and fuel to packaging—at a critical time for the …
California Governor Debate Highlights Sharp Divide on Energy, Water, and Farm Regulations
The AgNet News Hour continued its coverage of the California governor’s race, breaking down key moments from last week’s Fresno State debate where candidates laid out sharply different visions for …
California Ag Leaders Push for Policy Change and Representation at Governor Debate
Today’s AgNet News Hour spotlighted a major moment for California agriculture as industry leaders and political candidates gathered at Fresno State for a gubernatorial debate focused heavily on farming, water, …
Pistachio Market Outlook Brightens as Global Tensions Shift Supply Dynamics
Today’s AgNet News Hour featured an in-depth conversation with pistachio grower and crop advisor Rich Kreps, highlighting how global events, domestic policy, and on-the-ground growing conditions are shaping the outlook …
Farmland Protection and Farm Transition Take Focus in AgNet News Hour Interview
Today’s AgNet News Hour featured a forward-looking conversation with fifth-generation farmer Jenny Lester Moffitt, now serving as Vice President of Farmland Protection and Strategic Priorities at American Farmland Trust, highlighting …
California Water Challenges Take Center Stage as Experts Call for Urgent Action
The AgNet News Hour highlighted growing concerns over California’s ongoing water challenges, as water management expert Lindsay Cederquist outlined the real-world impact of limited allocations, regulatory pressure, and the need …
Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
The AgNet News Hour continued its in-depth conversation with Nisei Farmers League President Manuel Cunha, focusing on one of agriculture’s most pressing issues: labor, immigration, and the future of the …
Manuel Cunha Discusses Cesar Chavez Controversy and Labor Challenges Facing California Agriculture
The March 27 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a powerful and controversial conversation with Manuel Cunha, President of the Nisei Farmers League, addressing recent allegations surrounding Cesar Chavez …
California Cattle Industry Faces Predator and Policy Challenges; Katie Roberti Continues Conversation on Wolves and Ranching
The March 26 edition of the AgNet News Hour continued an in-depth conversation with Katie Roberti, Director of Communications for the California Cattlemen’s Association, diving deeper into the growing challenges …
California Cattle Industry Faces Growing Pressure; Katie Roberti Discusses Wolves, Water, and Policy Challenges
The March 25 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a wide-ranging and insightful conversation with Katie Roberti, Director of Communications for the California Cattlemen’s Association, highlighting the growing challenges …
California Wine Industry Faces Turning Point; Nicholas Karavidas Breaks Down Challenges and Opportunities
The March 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour took a deep dive into the current state of the wine industry, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down …