Lisa Kerr Warns of Policy Threats and Fights for California Farmers

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…Technologies, who laid out a stark picture of California agriculture’s future if current policies continue unchecked. Kerr, who has deep family roots in California’s oil and gas industry, connected her…

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California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges

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…the potential paths forward through federal support, innovation, and farmer-led solutions. California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges Water, Oil, and the Strain on California Farmers The conversation began…

Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California

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…Jr. and Jose Nunez from Wildwood Express Trucking for a frank discussion on the state of California’s trucking industry — and what it means for farmers. The show opened with…

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Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food

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…Food supplies both, meeting the needs of diverse customers. California’s Beef Industry Although California is the largest state in the nation, its beef processing capacity is limited. Some areas are…

Edward Ring

California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity

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…Policy at the California Policy Center, outlined a vision that rejects scarcity in favor of abundance. Drawing on decades of policy expertise, Ring argues that California’s future depends on bold…

Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag

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The September 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of innovation, politics, and pressing issues for California farmers. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill covered everything from…

Reedley College Ag Conference

Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future

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…innovation and agricultural programs. National retailers such as Walmart, Costco, Taco Bell, and Cisco discussing supplier collaboration, food safety, and the future of food purchasing. Industry-driven certificate programs to help…

David Tangipa

Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy

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California, threats to free speech, and the importance of defending both our farms and our freedoms. Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy California

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California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields

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California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields Yields Falling Short of Early Projections Steve Malanca Earlier this summer, the almond industry braced for a projected 3-billion-pound crop, sparking concerns of…

Freeman Vineyard

Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach

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…storytelling and community in building resilience, even in a challenging market. Commitment to Organic and Sustainable Practices Sustainability is a central part of Freeman Vineyard’s philosophy. Living among the vines…

California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers

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…announced another $1 billion in disaster relief funds for California’s dairy industry through the ELRP program. This comes on top of an earlier billion-dollar package, providing critical support as milk…

Jake Barcellos

Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises

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California agriculture strong. Barcellos is also passionate about education, supporting FFA programs and currently participating in the California Ag Leadership Program, Class 54, to strengthen his role as an advocate…