The AgNet News Hour highlighted growing frustration across the agricultural community after a recent California governor debate failed to address key issues like farming, water, and food production, despite their…
From Colonial Streets to Community Staples: The History of Farmers Markets in America
…Philadelphia followed in 1693, further solidifying the importance of organized food markets in urban centers. These early markets were more than just places of commerce—they were social gathering points where…
Women in Agriculture Highlight Leadership, Challenges, and the Future of Farming
…to leadership roles. Giampaoli, a fourth-generation farmer in California’s Central Valley, said her path into agriculture was shaped early through hands-on experience in her family’s farming operation. Today, she works…
USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers
…these provisions will significantly strengthen financial stability for farmers as they roll out through 2026. California Agriculture: Opportunity Meets Challenge California remains the most diverse agricultural state in the nation—but…
Coverage and Timing Key for Mealybug and Scale Control
Pest pressure from mealybugs and scale continues to challenge California growers across multiple crops, from vineyards to tree fruit and walnuts. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent U.S.A.,…
USDA’s Richard Fordyce Highlights Farm Bill Gains, Tax Relief, and Support for California Agriculture
…and expanding opportunities for agriculture across California and the nation. Fordyce, a fourth-generation farmer from Missouri, emphasized that the USDA remains focused on one core mission, supporting farmers through increasingly…
Ag Council President Highlights Regulatory Pressure, Plastics Policy, and Political Uncertainty for California Farmers
…issues across California agriculture… and they differ from crop to crop and region to region,” Rooney explained. One of the most pressing concerns discussed was California’s push toward aggressive plastics…
The California Trail: A Pathway to Agricultural Expansion
Introduction to the California Trail The California Trail stands as a significant chapter in American agriculture history, playing a vital role in the westward expansion of settlers seeking new opportunities….
California Agriculture Faces Policy Pressure, Weather Challenges, and Critical Election Year
The AgNet News Hour focused on a wide range of challenges impacting California agriculture, from political pressure in Sacramento to unpredictable weather patterns and rising input costs heading into a…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Policy, Pressure, and Opportunity
Emily Rooney California agriculture sits at the intersection of innovation, regulation, and global food production—and few understand that balance better than Emily Rooney, president of Agricultural Council of California. In…
California Governor Race and Trade Policy Highlight Challenges and Opportunities for Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour focused on two major themes impacting agriculture—California’s heated governor race and ongoing federal efforts to strengthen global trade opportunities for U.S. farmers. As the governor’s race…
America’s Westward Trails: More Than Just the Famous Routes
…story many already know. Many people recognize the famous westward routes like the Oregon, California, and Santa Fe Trails. These historic pathways served as vital corridors for early settlers seeking…
Independent Voice for California: Culotti’s Plan
Independent candidate Elaine Culotti shares her vision for California A Fresh Perspective on California’s Future In a compelling and wide-ranging interview, California gubernatorial candidate Elaine Culotti joins “the Ag Meter,”…
California Governor Race Heats Up as Independent Candidate Pushes for Ag-Focused Reform
…economic development, and support for working industries such as agriculture. “We need Californians for California,” she said. As the governor’s race continues to evolve, the role of independent voices and…