…But today, the state has dropped to fourth globally, and he warned it could slide even further. The biggest issue isn’t just foreign competition—it’s demand. “People aren’t eating dry grapes,”…
Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”
…by reducing water volume and raising river temperatures—creating a tougher environment for fish survival. Perhaps most frustrating, Lands said, is that there was a practical compromise. An independent engineering report…
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
…before production shifts north to Oregon and Washington. However, pears from Argentina—harvested in December and January—are now arriving in the U.S. well into the summer months. In recent seasons, heavy…
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
…through smart branding. From there, the episode shifted hard into ag tech with a featured interview with Arthur Erickson, co-founder of Hylio, a U.S.-based company manufacturing large agricultural drones designed…
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
…paid more for it, while cheaper commodities roll in from countries with lower labor costs and less regulation. Mason compared California to Peru and pointed out that global competitors now…
California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag
…farmers and rural communities keep feeling squeezed. From state politics, the show shifted into soil health and crop efficiency with Russell Taylor of Live Earth, a company mining humate deposits…
Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech
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California Ag Spotlight: Farm Bureau & Almond Updates
…to the biggest challenges facing agriculture today. A key highlight of the episode is Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ speech, detailing significant initiatives for U.S. farmers. From H-2A labor reforms projected…
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
…development have limited outdoor activity for kids compared to past generations. While the initiative raises questions for certain sectors, including sugar production, the consensus is that meaningful reform must start…
AgNet News Hour: Nutrition Policy, Prop 50, and California Agriculture Under Pressure
…while reducing reliance on grains and ultra-processed foods. The conversation highlights how these changes could affect school meals, SNAP and WIC programs, and key agricultural sectors such as dairy. A…