Don Cameron A Farmer and Leader in California Agriculture Don Cameron, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, is not only a prominent voice in policy but…
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
…From shifting almond yields to critical relief for the dairy sector, farmers had plenty to tune in for. Almond Industry Update Nick sat down with Steve Malanka of West Valley…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
…efforts have forced many to confront those inequities. Regulatory Burdens and Water Policy Matoian reflected on how California’s regulatory environment has shifted over the decades, calling it “death by a…
California Wine Month Highlights Sustainability and Innovation: Julie Berge of the Wine Institute Shares Industry Outlook
…her enthusiasm for an industry steeped in tradition yet looking boldly toward the future. California’s Global Wine Standing Berge highlighted the scale of California’s contribution to the global wine market….
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
…household name. But competition from Spain and Italy eventually priced California growers out of the market, forcing the family to pivot into almonds and wine grapes. “We just couldn’t compete…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…Papagni noted, that means four years without almond production—a devastating blow for growers and the local economy. While investors circle California land, many producers see it as a “bridge to…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…name. Grapes and Almonds: Managing Crop Production in California Melissa explains the complexities of growing grapes and almonds in the Central Valley. Wine grapes benefit from long-term contracts with local…
Immigration Reform and Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act
…members are urged to contact their congressional representatives to support H.R. 4393. Key legislators include: Vince Fong (California) David Valadao (California) Jimmy Panetta (California) “This is about uniting all industries—agriculture,…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
A Legacy in California Agriculture Joe Del Bosque, a well-known farmer from Firebaugh and Los Banos, has spent decades cultivating melons, almonds, tomatoes, and more on nearly 2,000 acres. His…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
Opening Reflections and California Concerns The AgNet News Hour began with hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer sharing lighthearted Friday greetings before shifting to California’s serious agricultural challenges. Papagni noted…
The Roots of U.S. Forest Management
…protecting and managing the nation’s forests. By the mid-19th century, concerns about forest conditions and sustainability began to take shape in national policy. The Roots of U.S. Forest Management Establishing…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
Morning Reflections and California’s Challenges The AgNet News Hour with Nick Papagni and guest host Lorrie Boyer began lightheartedly, reflecting on post-Labor Day routines, before quickly turning to the serious…
California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
…facing California farmers today. Cameron, who also manages his own farms in the Biola area, shared expert insights from both a policy and practical farming perspective. Labor Challenges in California…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50
On today’s AgNet News Hour, host Nick Papagni and co-host Josh McGill tackled two of the big issues shaping California agriculture right now—innovation in organic production and the political battle…