…faculty, and industry leaders to shape the future of California farming. Hosted at the McClarty Center for Fine and Performing Arts, the full-day event will feature keynote remarks from CDFA…
Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy
…California, threats to free speech, and the importance of defending both our farms and our freedoms. Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy California…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
Insights from Steve Malanca of West Valley Hauling The Ag Meter recently visited Firebaugh, California, where Nick Papagni sat down with Steve Malanca of West Valley Hulling to discuss the…
Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
…those eager to taste their wines, the best way is to visit or join the Freeman wine club: Wine club benefits: Six bottles twice a year, $1 shipping within California,…
California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers
California agriculture was front and center on the September 17 edition of the AgNet News Hour, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill broke down the latest developments impacting farmers…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
…California agriculture strong. Barcellos is also passionate about education, supporting FFA programs and currently participating in the California Ag Leadership Program, Class 54, to strengthen his role as an advocate…
My Job Depends on Ag: How a Grassroots Sticker Campaign Grew Into a Movement Supporting California Agriculture
…of solidarity, much like how FFA jackets unite students across the country. With California agriculture facing constant challenges—from water restrictions to growing imports—the hosts encouraged listeners to get involved. “We…
California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
…and even San Diego, California wines represent a diverse landscape of flavor, culture, and innovation. California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine Julie Berge California Wine Month:…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
Don Cameron A Farmer and Leader in California Agriculture Don Cameron, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, is not only a prominent voice in policy but…
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
…hands of California dairy producers,” Vaden said. “They need this money now, and we’re making sure it gets to them quickly.” Why It Matters For California’s farmers, the dual updates…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
…efforts have forced many to confront those inequities. Regulatory Burdens and Water Policy Matoian reflected on how California’s regulatory environment has shifted over the decades, calling it “death by a…
California Wine Month Highlights Sustainability and Innovation: Julie Berge of the Wine Institute Shares Industry Outlook
…her enthusiasm for an industry steeped in tradition yet looking boldly toward the future. California’s Global Wine Standing Berge highlighted the scale of California’s contribution to the global wine market….
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
…growers in California. The Legacy of Oberti Olives For decades, the Oberti family was synonymous with olives in the Central Valley. Starting in the 1930s, the Oberti brand became a…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…while farmland is proposed for solar conversion. California’s Future Food Supply at Risk As the state’s population nears 40 million, California continues to lose farmland. Papagni warned that reducing the…