Lisa Kerr Warns of Policy Threats and Fights for California Farmers

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…Technologies, who laid out a stark picture of California agriculture’s future if current policies continue unchecked. Kerr, who has deep family roots in California’s oil and gas industry, connected her…

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California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges

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…that the federal government is stepping up to support California’s farmers and oil industry. Federal alignment with growers may be the only path to ensuring California’s agricultural future. “No amount…

Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California

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…Jr. and Jose Nunez from Wildwood Express Trucking for a frank discussion on the state of California’s trucking industry — and what it means for farmers. The show opened with…

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Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food

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…Food supplies both, meeting the needs of diverse customers. California’s Beef Industry Although California is the largest state in the nation, its beef processing capacity is limited. Some areas are…

Edward Ring

California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity

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…Policy at the California Policy Center, outlined a vision that rejects scarcity in favor of abundance. Drawing on decades of policy expertise, Ring argues that California’s future depends on bold…

Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag

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The September 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of innovation, politics, and pressing issues for California farmers. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill covered everything from…

Reedley College Ag Conference

Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future

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…Johnson Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future A Full-Day Event for Growers, Students, and Industry Leaders Reedley, California will be the center of agricultural innovation and…

David Tangipa

Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy

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…advocacy. He noted the decline in California’s cotton industry as an example of legislative impact on agriculture: “In 2006, there were over 200 cotton ginners in the state…we are down…