…Shortage One of the most eye-opening moments in the conversation with the Ag Meter is Karavidas’ warning about what’s happening on the ground in California. Growers have removed between 100,000…
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
…American farmers risk losing ground to countries that are rapidly increasing production and investment. For California growers, the episode highlighted a clear theme: success in today’s environment requires both strong…
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
…are navigating a difficult economic environment. High input costs, uncertain markets, and shifting demand, especially in industries like wine grapes, are putting pressure on producers. In California, growers are facing…
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…Haley, Wiley, and Jack Woolf. Farming on the Westside of California’s Central Valley has never been easy. Limited water, shifting regulations, and volatile markets have forced growers to adapt or…
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
…water-limited areas. Haley Wolf is helping lead the communication and outreach efforts for the project, working with growers, distillers, and industry partners interested in the crop. Interest in California-grown agave…
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…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
…Golden State. Papagni opened the discussion by pointing to what many growers see as a major disconnect between California’s growing population and its water policies. With nearly 40 million residents,…























