…farms, growers, and production practices. “People want to know what they’re eating,” he explained. At the same time, Paul defended conventional agriculture, stressing that California growers already operate under strict…
California Farming at a Crossroads: Stephen Paul Sounds the Alarm on Water, Labor & the Future of Organic Agriculture
…Shortened Season Paul also discussed California’s unusually early 2026 blueberry season, driven by extreme spring heat and unpredictable weather patterns. Despite the early start, he said California growers have produced…
Organic Farming, Water Policy, and Innovation Drive California Agriculture Conversation
…pressure facing California growers. “It’s even more complicated now—10 times more complicated now than what it was then,” Paul said while reflecting on how farming has evolved over multiple generations….
California Agriculture Becomes Major Issue in Governor Race as Farmers Push Back Against Land and Policy Pressure
The AgNet News Hour focused heavily on California’s upcoming governor race and growing concerns throughout agriculture over regulation, food security, land pressure, and the future of family farming in the…
Point Reyes Ranchers Fight for Survival as California Agriculture Faces Growing Crisis
Stephanie Moreda Arend Family farmers in Northern California are sounding the alarm over what they describe as an escalating attack on agriculture, rural communities, and America’s food system. During a…
Pest Pressure Builds Across California Specialty Crops – Part 2
Here is part 2 on key pests across multiple specialty crops in California. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent U.S.A., says success this season will come down to…
California Farmers Push Back as NGOs Target Agricultural Land and Food Security Concerns Grow
…and pistachios. As California agriculture continues facing pressure from regulation, land battles, rising costs, and environmental activism, industry leaders are urging growers and consumers alike to remain engaged in protecting…
Dena Maldonado Talks Farming, Crime, and California’s Future in Congressional Run
…City, Sunol, and surrounding communities. A major focus of the interview centered on agriculture and California’s growing regulatory burden on farmers. Papagni pointed out that California produces hundreds of food…
California Politics, Early Harvests, and Water Concerns Continue Dominating Agriculture Conversation
…on growing national concerns involving trade discussions with China, food security, and California’s long-term economic outlook. As California agriculture continues navigating early harvests, rising costs, and political uncertainty, growers remain…
Regenerative Roots: Farming for the Next 100 Years
In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we explore the future of regenerative agriculture through the lens of stewardship, conservation and long-term resilience. Hosted by Western Growers’ Jeana Cadby,…
Managing Hidden Nematode Threats in High-Value Crops
…plant parasitic nematodes are a major concern for growers of wine grapes, fruits, and vegetables. “These pests are out of sight and out of mind,” Borges explained, noting that nematodes…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads-Roger Isom Warns of Water, Regulation, and Economic Crisis
…Ginners and Growers Association California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association Website As California enters another critical election season, Isom believes voters must carefully consider which leaders are prepared to balance…
California Agriculture Faces Early Harvests, Water Pressure, and Growing Regulatory Concerns
The AgNet News Hour covered a wide range of issues impacting California agriculture, including unusually early crop harvests, ongoing water challenges, labor concerns, and mounting frustration over regulations affecting growers…
California Farmers Face Mounting Pressure from Water, Fuel Costs, and Peach Industry Collapse
…concerns surrounding California agriculture heading deeper into 2026. Isom pointed directly to fuel prices, water policy, and regulatory burdens as some of the most damaging issues impacting growers. “We are…