Steve Hilton Vows Agency Reform to Support California Agriculture In an exclusive interview with The Ag Meter, Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, shared his vision for reforming…
Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure
…grower in California’s Imperial Valley, to explore water issues facing desert agriculture and broader questions about the future of water infrastructure in the West. Leimgruber: Let’s Stop Choosing Limits and…
Bianco: Every California Community Is Unique
Candidate for Governor Outlines Localized Vision for California Leadership Sheriff Chad Bianco of Riverside County, a candidate for governor of California, shared his vision for how government should operate if…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
Adaptive IPM Grant Targets California’s Invasive Pest Threats The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced the opening of its Adaptive Integrated Pest Management for Invasive Agricultural Pest…
Grapes May Help Postmenopausal Women Combat Muscle Loss
A new study from the University of California, Davis, published in the journal Food and Function, has revealed promising results in the fight against sarcopenia—a condition marked by age-related muscle…
APHIS Expands Citrus Greening Quarantine in California
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced an immediate expansion of citrus greening (Huanglongbing/HLB) quarantines in California. This action, taken in coordination with the California Department…
Sheriff Chad Bianco: “California Agriculture Is in Crisis Mode”
…asked if California is in crisis mode. Sheriff Chad Bianco: “California Agriculture Is in Crisis Mode” A State in Crisis Bianco believes California has reached a breaking point, especially for…
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…the last decade.” He makes clear that California’s growers aren’t asking for special treatment—just a level playing field. The episode also tackles key federal and state battles. Proposition 12, California’s…
Labor Crisis Still Looms Over California’s Fresh Fruit Industry
…of the most pressing issues in California agriculture: the ongoing farm labor shortage and its ties to immigration policy. Labor Crisis Still Looms Over California’s Fresh Fruit Industry Hopeful—but Realistic—Outlook…
Bianco Slams Solar Panels on Farmland
Sheriff Chad Bianco Criticizes Solar Projects on Agricultural Land Sheriff Chad Bianco, currently serving Riverside County and now running for governor of California, voiced strong opposition to Assembly Bill 1156…
U.S. Citrus Tariff Threatens South African Agriculture
…agreements. Impact on Citrus Industry and Rural Jobs The South African citrus industry, a key driver of the country’s agricultural economy, now faces severe disruption. According to the Citrus Growers…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…to agriculture, land use, and rural representation. Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price” “Everyone has just had enough,” Bianco said. “California is in crisis, and…
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
A Voice for California’s Fruit Growers Daniel Hartwig, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association, joined AgNet West’s “The Ag Meter” to discuss the state of agriculture in California. Representing…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
California at a Crossroads: Steve Hilton Talks Ag, Energy, and Leadership In a wide-ranging interview with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton laid out his vision for California…