The March 25 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a wide-ranging and insightful conversation with Katie Roberti, Director of Communications for the California Cattlemen’s Association, highlighting the growing challenges…
Wine Industry at a Crossroads: Crisis, Comeback & What’s Next
…Karavidas also highlights a major imbalance in global wine production. While California has historically stayed relatively balanced, the broader market tells another story. The European Union produces far more wine…
Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture
…how her organization is working to transform agriculture in California’s Central Valley—and beyond—through technology, education, and collaboration. F3 Innovate, which stands for Farms, Food, Future, is a nonprofit built to…
California Wine Industry Faces Turning Point; Nicholas Karavidas Breaks Down Challenges and Opportunities
…producers to compete on price, adding further strain to California growers. The impact on the ground has been significant. In just the past few years, California has seen between 100,000…
Ag Innovation and the Future of Farming; F3 Innovate Highlights Technology and Workforce Development
The March 23 edition of the AgNet News Hour spotlighted the future of California agriculture, with a strong focus on innovation, workforce development, and the evolving role of technology in…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…Row crop producers are battling tight margins as input costs continue to climb, often offsetting any gains in commodity prices. Meanwhile, specialty sectors like California’s wine industry are facing serious…
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
The March 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of practical field insights and high-level agricultural policy discussion, giving California farmers both immediate takeaways and long-term perspective….
Part 2: Research Highlights Effective Tools for Almond Red Leaf Blotch Control
Almond growers across California are continuing to monitor the spread of almond red leaf blotch, a disease that has increasingly appeared throughout the Central Valley in recent years. In today’s…
Broadcast Applications Improve Fire Ant Control in Almond Orchards
Fire ants remain a persistent challenge for California almond growers, impacting both crop quality and worker safety. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says choosing…
Mike Johanns Talks Farm Profitability, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…governor, senator, and ag leader to address issues impacting producers across California and the nation. Johanns made it clear that while some sectors of agriculture are performing well, many farmers…
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…California show: Faster maturation in some varieties Higher plant weights Increased sugar content Rather than replicating tequila or mezcal production, the Woolf family is focused on creating something uniquely Californian—leveraging…
Agave Opportunity Grows in California; Wolf Family Pushes Innovation Amid Water Challenges
…California growers adapt to ongoing water shortages and shifting agricultural realities. Farming on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley has become increasingly difficult, with growers once again facing…
Agave Innovation on the West Side; Stuart Wolf and Family Look Toward Farming’s Future
The March 17 edition of the AgNet News Hour highlighted the innovative work happening on California’s west side as Stuart Wolf of Wolf Farming and Processing joined the program alongside…
California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
…the state’s farming communities. How California Built an Agricultural Powerhouse California’s agricultural success didn’t happen by accident. In the early days of the state, farming depended heavily on unpredictable rainfall…