…of California agriculture. Paul emphasized that agriculture is changing rapidly, forcing growers to constantly adapt to shifting markets, weather conditions, labor shortages, and consumer demand. “You have to stay ahead…
California Farming at a Crossroads: Stephen Paul Sounds the Alarm on Water, Labor & the Future of Organic Agriculture
…Shortened Season Paul also discussed California’s unusually early 2026 blueberry season, driven by extreme spring heat and unpredictable weather patterns. Despite the early start, he said California growers have produced…
Organic Farming, Water Policy, and Innovation Drive California Agriculture Conversation
…still have failed to build reservoirs to capture runoff,” he said. “The water policies in California are insane.” As California heads deeper into another growing season and another major election…
California Agriculture Becomes Major Issue in Governor Race as Farmers Push Back Against Land and Policy Pressure
The AgNet News Hour focused heavily on California’s upcoming governor race and growing concerns throughout agriculture over regulation, food security, land pressure, and the future of family farming in the…
Point Reyes Ranchers Fight for Survival as California Agriculture Faces Growing Crisis
Stephanie Moreda Arend Family farmers in Northern California are sounding the alarm over what they describe as an escalating attack on agriculture, rural communities, and America’s food system. During a…
Pest Pressure Builds Across California Specialty Crops – Part 2
Here is part 2 on key pests across multiple specialty crops in California. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent U.S.A., says success this season will come down to…
California Farmers Push Back as NGOs Target Agricultural Land and Food Security Concerns Grow
The AgNet News Hour focused on growing tensions between agriculture and environmental activist groups as California farmers continue battling lawsuits, land pressure, and mounting concerns over the future of food…
Dena Maldonado Talks Farming, Crime, and California’s Future in Congressional Run
…City, Sunol, and surrounding communities. A major focus of the interview centered on agriculture and California’s growing regulatory burden on farmers. Papagni pointed out that California produces hundreds of food…
California Politics, Early Harvests, and Water Concerns Continue Dominating Agriculture Conversation
…growing conditions continue affecting orchards throughout California. At the same time, the conversation returned repeatedly to broader concerns surrounding California agriculture, including water availability, fuel prices, labor costs, and the…
Regenerative Roots: Farming for the Next 100 Years
…regenerative agriculture can support both the land and the people who depend on it. The conversation also explores water conservation, biodiversity and the importance of long-term stewardship in California agriculture….
Managing Hidden Nematode Threats in High-Value Crops
…One of those options is Salibro® nematicide, known as Salibro® CA in California. The product uses a unique mode of action to specifically target plant parasitic nematodes such as root…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads-Roger Isom Warns of Water, Regulation, and Economic Crisis
Roger Isom President of the Western Tree Nut Association and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association California agriculture is facing one of the most pivotal moments in its history, according…
California Agriculture Faces Early Harvests, Water Pressure, and Growing Regulatory Concerns
The AgNet News Hour covered a wide range of issues impacting California agriculture, including unusually early crop harvests, ongoing water challenges, labor concerns, and mounting frustration over regulations affecting growers…
California Farmers Face Mounting Pressure from Water, Fuel Costs, and Peach Industry Collapse
The AgNet News Hour focused on growing pressure facing California agriculture as water restrictions, rising fuel costs, and the collapse of a major peach processing operation continue creating uncertainty for…