…in 2025, temperatures outside in central Iowa nearly zero, a group so large it was standing room only. Why? They were watching an Iowa farm change hands for the first…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…places in the world that can grow what we do.” 🔧 What Needs to Change? Kreps calls for common-sense reforms: Investment in water storage Realignment of water allocation timelines with…
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
…climate hurdles — they’re also grappling with increasing political and regulatory pressures. But that hasn’t stopped them from getting creative, especially when it comes to water use. Anderson highlights the…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…Needs to Change According to Folio, stabilizing California’s freight and agriculture sectors requires serious reform: Lower fuel prices Insurance reform Road and infrastructure improvements Regulatory relief from environmental burdens If…
Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out”
…ideal climate and fertile land. But according to Woolf, the state is actively diminishing its natural advantages. “If we’re really interested in keeping food prices low, we should be investing…
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview
…through regulatory reform and bold leadership—especially for agriculture and energy. I asked Hilton if meaningful change is realistic in a state facing so many challenges. His answer: Absolutely. Focused, Actionable…
Can California Be Great Again? Steve Hilton Says “100%”
…change is not only possible—it’s well within reach. According to Hilton, many of California’s most pressing challenges can be addressed through executive action and regulatory changes. He emphasized that more…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…into a full-on movement, blending innovation with advocacy, climate resilience, and economic revitalization for drought-stricken farmland. 🌱 A Legacy Planted in the Valley Woolf’s story begins in 1974, when his…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…The pressure to increase efficiency while battling regulatory, environmental, and economic challenges is immense. “You can’t farm like Grandpa did,” says Anderson. “Soil varies, climate varies, and political challenges add…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…Nick kicks things off with a fresh look at rail transport as a potential game-changer for California’s freight crisis. Hear from Elaine Culotti, “the lipstick farmer” from Fallbrook, who’s championing…
Chronic Diseases Among Children Addressed in Report
…processes that impact national well-being. Both issues—the accelerated snowmelt and the policy debate over health and agriculture—illustrate the interconnectedness of climate, resource management, and public health. Addressing these challenges requires…
Western Mountain Snowpack Experiencing Accelerated Melting
…areas further north and south of the central Rockies, including Washington state, face an elevated risk of water shortages. This disparity underscores the ongoing challenges posed by climate variability and…
How Westside Water Allocations Are Leaving Farmers Dry
…the last week of February, but our planting season starts March 1st,” he says. “You’re gambling everything on a number that might change later—but by then, your decisions are already…
California Agriculture Faces Freight and Cost Pressures, Warns WGA President
…of a growing suite of economic burdens facing producers in the Golden State. Despite California’s unmatched scale in fresh produce production—dominating the U.S. market with its Mediterranean climate and crop…