…California’s energy policies. Papagni discussed recent interviews highlighting the decline of Kern County’s oil industry and the struggles facing California’s commercial fishing industry. Romero argued that California possesses abundant natural…
Gloria Romero Highlights Education and Agriculture in Part 2 of AgNet News Hour Interview
…governing boards for the University of California, California State University and California Community Colleges, giving the office an opportunity to influence higher education policy. She expressed concern about student achievement…
Steel Lug Wheels to Rubber Tires: A Revolution in American Agriculture
…soil, creating deep ruts and making field conditions more difficult for subsequent operations. Florida Citrus Growers Spark an Innovation During the late 1920s, Florida citrus growers began experimenting with an…
Gloria Romero Outlines Agriculture Priorities for California’s Future
…to prepare for the future.” The conversation also touched on California’s energy sector. Romero referenced the state’s oil production, arguing that California has significant energy resources that could help support…
Whole Vine Festival Returns to Celebrate California’s Grape Industry
Vickie Goudreau The Whole Vine Festival is returning for its fourth year, bringing families, growers and community members together to celebrate one of California’s most important agricultural commodities. A recent…
California Winegrape Growers Fight for Fairness Amid Industry Challenges
…bottle. Learn More About the California Association of Winegrape Growers Wine grape growers, agricultural businesses, and industry supporters interested in becoming involved with the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG)…
California Wine Grape Growers Focus on Recovery, Marketing and Fair Competition
…were the focus of today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, featuring Natalie Collins, president of the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG). Collins recently returned from Washington, D.C., where…
California Almond Outlook Brightens as Global Demand Stays Strong
…while covering at least part of their accumulated interest.” Global Markets Continue Driving California Almonds International demand remains the backbone of California’s almond industry. Toor traveled to India specifically to…
Sunny Toor Sees Strong Demand as California Almond Harvest Nears
California’s almond industry is entering the 2026 harvest with optimism as strong global demand, stable prices, and a slightly smaller crop position growers for another successful marketing year. On today’s…
Monterey County Crop Report Shows $4.8 Billion in Fruit and Vegetable Production
Organic farm planted with various type of organic vegetables and fruits Wee Hong, via Wikimedia Commons The latest Monterey County crop report highlights another strong year for one of California’s…
University of California Studies Find Gray Wolves Increasing Stress on California Cattle
…physiological effects wolves may have on nearby cattle, offering a more complete picture of predator-livestock interactions. California Gray Wolves Linked to Cattle Predation One University of California study analyzed wolf…
Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets, Screwworm, Wolves, and California’s Agricultural Future
Fifth-generation California rancher and former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester joined “The Ag Meter“ Nick Papagni for a wide-ranging conversation covering the biggest issues facing the U.S….
Kevin Kester Discusses Beef Markets, Land Use and California Policy in Part 2
…to solar development while maintaining certain tax benefits. Kester said organizations including the California Cattlemen’s Association and California Farm Bureau oppose the proposal, arguing that productive farmland should remain dedicated…
George Washington Carver Helped Transform Southern Agriculture
…for alternative crops. Carver promoted diversified farming and demonstrated the value of growing crops such as: Peanuts Sweet potatoes Soybeans Rather than relying heavily on cotton, Carver encouraged crop rotation…