…Competition Adding a delicious twist to the festivities, the California Table Grape Commission is sponsoring a food competition among participating food trucks. Each vendor will create a special menu item…
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50
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Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
…He emphasized that perseverance, mentorship, and dedication to the community were central to his journey. The PCA Brotherhood Perez described the PCA network as a supportive community. “The only way…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…20 years, that’s the next frontier.” The Big Concern for 2026: Water Uncertainty Looking ahead, Broad identified water allocation uncertainty as his greatest concern for the coming water year. “In…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
From Farming Roots to Public Service Alexandra Duarte Alexandra Duarte, a candidate for California’s Fourth State Senate District, says her decision to run comes from a lifelong commitment to farming…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…international competition grows fiercer. Regulatory compliance costs alone have increased by 1,400% in the past 15 years, according to Farm Bureau data. Many family farms, particularly small and mid-sized operations,…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
…– markjr@wildwoodex.com Jose Nunez – jose@nuneztt.com Papagni closed by reminding listeners that The Ag Meter will continue providing updates on California freight and trucking policy as changes develop week by…
Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
…California. A Competitor’s Mindset Papagni praised Rios’s competitive spirit, noting that it reflects a refusal to give up. Rios agreed, recalling lessons from his military career. “In 23 years of…
Mike Harvey: Farming, Faith & Leading California’s Youth
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Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…Hill said the industry is now adapting. The price gap between compliant and non-compliant pork has narrowed. Non-compliant pork—produced outside California—can still be sold if it undergoes further processing in…
Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…sessions, the event will host a career fair for agricultural employers. Companies such as Fowler Packing, Moonlight, Fresno Equipment Company, Sun-Maid, and HMC Farms will be present to meet Reedley…
My Job Depends on Ag: How a Grassroots Sticker Campaign Grew Into a Movement Supporting California Agriculture
…huge, and this campaign helps spread the message.” To learn how to get a sticker or support the program, visit AgNetWest.com or email Nick at nick@agnetmedia.com. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
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California Wine Month Highlights Sustainability and Innovation: Julie Berge of the Wine Institute Shares Industry Outlook
…with unique histories and vintages that add to wine’s storytelling appeal. “Wine is about connection,” she said, encouraging young people to explore through wine tastings. The Institute’s website, discovercaliforniawines.com, offers…