…the sap from the xylem tissue of a vine. Reyes Garcia III, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons A recent report is raising concerns for California’s grape…
USDA Rural Development Highlights Water, Infrastructure, and Economic Growth in California’s Central Valley
…need to thrive in the years ahead. Building a Stronger Future for Rural California The conversation underscored the critical role that water, infrastructure, and economic development play in sustaining California…
San Diego Agriculture at a Crossroads: Dana Groot on Water, Regulation, Labor, and California’s Farming Future
Dana Groot California agriculture faces no shortage of challenges, but few regions illustrate both the opportunities and obstacles facing farmers better than San Diego County. In a wide-ranging conversation with…
USDA Officials Highlight Water, Rural Development, and Specialty Crop Support in California
…Groot. The discussions focused on water infrastructure, rural economic development, specialty crop agriculture, and the challenges facing farmers throughout California. Fresh off a visit to California by U.S. Agriculture Secretary…
Trails to the West: The Hidden Routes That Shaped American Agriculture
For many Americans, the story of westward expansion begins with the famous Oregon, California, and Santa Fe Trails. These historic routes helped thousands of settlers move westward in search of…
Connie Conway: USDA Focused on Keeping California Farmers Farming
Connie Conway California Agriculture Faces Growing Challenges—But Is Washington Finally Listening? California farmers are battling rising costs, burdensome regulations, water uncertainty, and increasing pressure from policies that many believe threaten…
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglas Discusses Federal Support, Water Challenges, and the Future of Agriculture
…Generation Through FFA Douglas also highlighted the California Farm Bureau’s ongoing commitment to supporting Future Farmers of America (FFA) programs and student leaders throughout the state. The organization continues to…
USDA Specialty Crop Assistance, Water Policy, and California Agriculture in Focus
…prices,” Rollins said. The AgNet News Hour team attended the event and also spoke with USDA California State Executive Director Connie Conway, who emphasized the challenges California farmers face before…
USDA Announces $1.7 Billion Relief Package for Specialty Crop Farmers During California Visit
…farmers across the nation. California Remains the Nation’s Agricultural Powerhouse During her remarks, Rollins emphasized California’s unmatched importance to American agriculture. The state is home to more than 63,000 farms…
Fifth-Generation Farmer David Collenberg Enters California Lieutenant Governor Race
…over excessive regulations, rising fuel prices, water restrictions, and government overreach targeting California agriculture. He said agencies such as the California Air Resources Board and State Water Resources Control Board…
California Agriculture, Water, and Regulations Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Discussion
…of working Californians, particularly in rural communities and the agricultural sector. Collenberg said agriculture has become one of the clearest examples of California’s broader affordability and regulatory problems. “When people…
Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies
Steve Hilton (right) with “the Ag Meter” California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joined “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni for an energetic and wide-ranging interview focused on the future of California…
Steve Hilton Calls for Major Changes to California Water, Energy, and Agriculture Policies
The AgNet News Hour featured California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton in a wide-ranging interview focused on agriculture, water policy, energy costs, regulations, and the future direction of the state ahead…
Organic Growers Face Growing Insect Pressure Across Specialty Crops
Managing insects in organic specialty crop production continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing California growers. Allison Walston, Senior Product Development Manager for Insecticides at Valent U.S.A., says…