The AgNet News Hour highlighted a growing battle in Northern California, where residents and agricultural leaders are pushing back against efforts to remove key dams in Potter Valley, an issue…
California Insurance Crisis: Can Experience Fix What’s Broken?
…solutions shaping California’s future. 🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear firsthand insights on: The real reasons behind California’s insurance crisis How policy decisions impact agriculture and business What…
Insurance Crisis Deepens in California as Ag Industry Faces Rising Costs and Limited Coverage
…such as wildfire risk, forest management, and crime, are influencing insurance availability. Companies use risk-based models, and when conditions become too unpredictable or costly, they simply stop writing policies. “California…
Monterey County Agriculture at a Crossroads: Water, Labor, and the Future of America’s Salad Bowl
…supply. A Global Leader in Fresh Food Production Monterey County is a powerhouse, ranking fourth in both California and the U.S. in agricultural production. With more than 150 crops grown…
California Table Grapes 2026: Early Season, Global Demand, Strong Future
…Grape Commission at GrapesFromCalifornia.com. Website: GrapesFromCalifornia.com Organization: California Table Grape Commission California Table Grapes 2026: Early Season, Global Demand, Strong Future Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026…
Farm Bill Advances as Food Security, Fertilizer Costs, and California Policy Pressures Dominate Ag Conversation
…finally seeing progress after years of delays. The bill includes funding for conservation programs, crop insurance, and research, particularly for specialty crops that are critical to California agriculture. However, some…
Fertilizer Costs, Policy Debate, and Water Challenges Take Center Stage for California Agriculture
The highlighted major issues shaping agriculture right now, including rising fertilizer costs, ongoing political debates in California, and serious water challenges facing growers in key production regions like Monterey County….
California Table Grape Season Starts Early in 2026 with Strong Outlook and Global Demand
…2026 season. With high-quality fruit, expanding global demand, and a long harvest window, California table grapes are positioned for another solid year. “Look for and choose California table grapes,” LeMay…
Michael Gates’ Plan to Restore Law & Order in California
…take on Sacramento. “California Has Become Lawless” Gates didn’t hold back when describing the current state of California, arguing that a lack of enforcement has created a “culture of lawlessness.”…
Attorney General Candidate Michael Gates Targets Fraud, Crime, and Oversight Reform Impacting California Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour featured a high-energy conversation with California Attorney General candidate Michael Gates, who outlined his plans to combat fraud, restore law and order, and bring accountability back…
California Crossroads: McClintock on Water, Policy & Ag
…and iconic regions like Yosemite, McClintock brings a front-row perspective on the challenges facing farmers, businesses, and families. His message is clear: California’s struggles are not inevitable—they are the result…
Congressman McClintock Calls for Policy Shift as Water, Labor, and Regulation Pressures Mount in California Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour continued its in-depth conversation with Congressman Tom McClintock, focusing on the growing challenges facing California agriculture and the policy changes he believes are necessary to restore…
California Agriculture Left Out of Governor Debate as Leaders Push for Policy Change
The AgNet News Hour highlighted growing frustration across the agricultural community after a recent California governor debate failed to address key issues like farming, water, and food production, despite their…
Women in Agriculture Highlight Leadership, Challenges, and the Future of Farming
…to leadership roles. Giampaoli, a fourth-generation farmer in California’s Central Valley, said her path into agriculture was shaped early through hands-on experience in her family’s farming operation. Today, she works…