The March 26 edition of the AgNet News Hour continued an in-depth conversation with Katie Roberti, Director of Communications for the California Cattlemen’s Association, diving deeper into the growing challenges…
California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out
…Katie Roberti, Director of Communications for the California Cattlemen’s Association, to discuss everything from ranch life and rising challenges to the future of beef in California. This is a conversation…
California Cattle Industry Faces Growing Pressure; Katie Roberti Discusses Wolves, Water, and Policy Challenges
The March 25 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a wide-ranging and insightful conversation with Katie Roberti, Director of Communications for the California Cattlemen’s Association, highlighting the growing challenges…
From Failed Crops to the Wheat State: Early Kansas Agriculture
…much of the eastern United States. However, farmers also experimented with a variety of other crops, including oats, cotton, and even tobacco. The assumption was that if these crops thrived…
Wine Industry at a Crossroads: Crisis, Comeback & What’s Next
…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…