…of agricultural leaders. Celebrating the 107th Annual Meeting in Anaheim The 107th California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Anaheim was a resounding success, combining education, celebration, and community engagement. Douglass…
Elaine Culotti: Why Californiaβs Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…as homelessness, without adequate resources, while state government continues to pull tax revenue away from local communities. Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point…
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
…Culotti addresses the California high-speed rail project, criticizing political delays and bureaucratic inefficiency. She stresses that competent contractors, federal and state funding, and fair compensation for affected farmers are crucial…
The Louisiana Purchase: How Thomas Jefferson Secured Americaβs Agricultural Future
The Louisiana Purchase Projection = USA Contiguous Albers Equal Area Conic (EPSG:102003) Sources: Natural Earth and Portland State University By William Morris – Not published online. Sent directly to me…
AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
…rural communities, water management, and the future of agriculture. Duarte shares her campaign vision, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure, state and federal collaboration, and empowering the next generation of farmers….
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
…table. Listen & Subscribe ποΈ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West π Website: agnetwest.com π± Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms π² Follow on…
AgNet News Hour: Policy Shifts, Market Pressures, and the Future of California Almonds
…Hour – AgNet West π Website: agnetwest.com π± Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms π² Follow on social media: AgNet West (Facebook, Instagram, X)…
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
…farmers, his parents were educators, and his early years were shaped by a close-knit agricultural community. Those roots, combined with summers spent in Sequoia National Forest, fostered a lifelong respect…
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
…nut crop production, and emerging global demand trends for pistachios and walnuts. A highlight of the episode is the interview with Todd Bergdoll of Valent USA, who shares his expertise…
SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests
…Memorial and Cal Berkeley, now brings his competitive drive to helping growers protect crops more efficiently and sustainably. The conversation highlighted SEMIOS’ pheromone-based mating disruption technology and the company’s hands-on…
AgroLiquidβs Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
…California Citrus Citrus Market Stability Compared to Other Crops Isaak explained that while California citrus has faced its challenges, it has remained more consistent than crops like almonds and wine…
Pheromones, Frost, and Farm Power: This Week on the AgNet News Hour
…will advance to nationals. The episode closes with a reminder to stay connected through agnetwest.com and the AgNet West podcast for more interviews, market insights, and industry news. Listen to…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…gamble. In a recent in-depth conversation with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities, the Ag Meter unpacked the realities farmers, dairymen, and rural communities are living with today — and what…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
…Farming Across the United States While California faces higher costs and regulatory complexity, Christensen notes that the organic farming landscape shares similar challenges nationwide. “Places like Michigan, New York, and…


















