…from yield protection where in-season weed control options are limited. In many cases, growers are seeing payback in six to eighteen months. Despite its advanced technology, the system is intentionally…
California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
…of its impact on eating quality. The competitive imbalance comes down to cost. Zanobini said California growers face the highest production standards in the world—labor, chemical restrictions, water requirements, and…
California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports
Inside the Growing Crisis Facing a Historic Industry Chris Zanobini California’s pear industry may be small in numbers, but it is rich in history—and right now, it is under intense…
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
…to millimeter-accurate weed control to bloom-time disease protection in almonds. The message was clear: for California growers facing rising labor costs and tighter margins, innovation isn’t a luxury anymore—it’s survival….
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…agriculture can justify higher costs because of superior infrastructure. That advantage, he said, is disappearing rapidly. California agriculture is fundamentally about feeding people directly. Unlike Midwest commodity crops that are…
Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched
…in only a handful of places worldwide. He warned that strangling farming in a state that grows hundreds of crops isn’t just bad policy, it’s reckless. “You have something God-given…
Soil Health, Water, and the Future of Farming With Live Earth
…Utah. Taylor describes humate as extremely old compost—plant material that was buried and decomposed millions of years ago in a semi-tropical environment. Today, that material is processed into soil amendments…
California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag
…that help form soil aggregates—reducing compaction, improving infiltration, and keeping fertilizer in the root zone longer. For farmers trying to stretch every dollar, Taylor said the goal isn’t necessarily “use…
Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech
…important it is for agriculture leaders across the country to see the real California—not just the beaches and Hollywood. She reminded listeners that California agriculture is a $62 billion industry,…
California Ag Spotlight: Farm Bureau & Almond Updates
The AgNet News Hour brings listeners inside the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, highlighting the latest in farm policy, California agriculture, and industry trends. Hosts Nick…
Brooke Rollins in California, Potter Valley Dams, and Propane Tech: A Big Day for AgNet News Hour
…actually use. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill broadcast with a strong message: 2026 is shaping up to be a major turning point for California agriculture. One of the biggest…
Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor
…you have to be involved locally.” Water was a central theme throughout the discussion. While California has seen improved rainfall, Mims warned against complacency. “We’ve learned this lesson over and…
AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
…in California. A major focus of the episode is the national “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) initiative, which aims to combat rising obesity by encouraging whole foods, reducing ultra-processed foods,…
AgNet News Hour: Nutrition Policy, Prop 50, and California Agriculture Under Pressure
…outlines ongoing litigation, possible Supreme Court involvement, and the broader consequences for Central Valley representation. The discussion expands into election integrity, with Tangipa calling for voter ID, citizenship verification, and…