…California’s energy policies. Papagni discussed recent interviews highlighting the decline of Kern County’s oil industry and the struggles facing California’s commercial fishing industry. Romero argued that California possesses abundant natural…
Gloria Romero Highlights Education and Agriculture in Part 2 of AgNet News Hour Interview
…on California farming. “I understand that family farms are worth fighting for,” she said, adding that agriculture remains central to California’s economy and identity. The interview concluded with Romero encouraging…
Steel Lug Wheels to Rubber Tires: A Revolution in American Agriculture
How Rubber Tires Changed Farming Forever The evolution of farm equipment has played a critical role in improving agricultural productivity across the United States. One of the most significant advancements…
Gloria Romero Outlines Agriculture Priorities for California’s Future
…changed her party affiliation, said California’s agricultural regions often receive less attention than the state’s major urban centers. She argued that farmers, ranchers and rural communities deserve a stronger voice…
Senate Farm Bill Effort Resumes as Congress Returns to Washington
Senator John Boozman (R-AR) Congress has returned to Washington, and Farm Bill negotiations are once again taking center stage as Senate leaders work to advance long-awaited legislation. A recent report…
Whole Vine Festival Returns to Celebrate California’s Grape Industry
Vickie Goudreau The Whole Vine Festival is returning for its fourth year, bringing families, growers and community members together to celebrate one of California’s most important agricultural commodities. A recent…
California Winegrape Growers Fight for Fairness Amid Industry Challenges
…and families behind every bottle. Her message is simple: When you buy California wine, you’re supporting California farm families. Innovation Continues Across the Vineyard Despite current challenges, California wine growers…
California Wine Grape Growers Focus on Recovery, Marketing and Fair Competition
…looking for wines labeled with California appellations, such as California, Napa Valley, Sonoma County or Lodi. “When you choose California wine, you know who grew those grapes and the families…
California Almond Outlook Brightens as Global Demand Stays Strong
…while covering at least part of their accumulated interest.” Global Markets Continue Driving California Almonds International demand remains the backbone of California’s almond industry. Toor traveled to India specifically to…
Sunny Toor Sees Strong Demand as California Almond Harvest Nears
California’s almond industry is entering the 2026 harvest with optimism as strong global demand, stable prices, and a slightly smaller crop position growers for another successful marketing year. On today’s…
Monterey County Crop Report Shows $4.8 Billion in Fruit and Vegetable Production
Organic farm planted with various type of organic vegetables and fruits Wee Hong, via Wikimedia Commons The latest Monterey County crop report highlights another strong year for one of California’s…
University of California Studies Find Gray Wolves Increasing Stress on California Cattle
…physiological effects wolves may have on nearby cattle, offering a more complete picture of predator-livestock interactions. California Gray Wolves Linked to Cattle Predation One University of California study analyzed wolf…
Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets, Screwworm, Wolves, and California’s Agricultural Future
…Cattlemen’s Association and California Farm Bureau oppose the proposal, arguing that prime farmland should remain dedicated to food production. He also reflected on conversations with agricultural leaders and elected officials…
Kevin Kester Discusses Beef Markets, Land Use and California Policy in Part 2
…to solar development while maintaining certain tax benefits. Kester said organizations including the California Cattlemen’s Association and California Farm Bureau oppose the proposal, arguing that productive farmland should remain dedicated…