…we will be importing more of our food,” said Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot. Groot emphasized that maintaining a stable farming system is essential not only for…
Fertilizer Costs, Policy Debate, and Water Challenges Take Center Stage for California Agriculture
…upcoming election. The episode also featured part one of an interview with Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot, who outlined some of the biggest challenges facing one of…
California Table Grape Season Starts Early in 2026 with Strong Outlook and Global Demand
…California table grape season… it’s an exciting time,” LeMay said. Despite the earlier timeline, the overall outlook remains positive. Growers are expecting high-quality fruit and solid volumes, supported by California’s…
Michael Gates’ Plan to Restore Law & Order in California
…take on Sacramento. “California Has Become Lawless” Gates didn’t hold back when describing the current state of California, arguing that a lack of enforcement has created a “culture of lawlessness.”…
Attorney General Candidate Michael Gates Targets Fraud, Crime, and Oversight Reform Impacting California Agriculture
…to state government—issues that directly impact farmers and rural communities. Gates, a longtime attorney and former Huntington Beach city attorney, said California is facing widespread financial mismanagement and rising crime,…
Valley Irrigation: A $5,000 Gamble That Changed Farming Forever
…Valley Manufacturing. This was no small risk, especially in the post-war economy, but it was a decision that would ultimately reshape modern farming. From Farm Elevators to Innovation After acquiring…
California Crossroads: McClintock on Water, Policy & Ag
…left California in recent years, creating economic strain and shrinking the state’s tax base. Water: The Heart of California Agriculture For farmers, water remains the most urgent concern—and McClintock makes…
Congressman McClintock Calls for Policy Shift as Water, Labor, and Regulation Pressures Mount in California Agriculture
…the state’s economic strength. McClintock pointed to water management as one of the most critical issues impacting farmers today, emphasizing that California’s challenges are not due to a lack of…
Garst & Hybrid Corn: From Iowa to the Cold War
…improved plant strength, and better disease resistance. Garst and Thomas helped farmers transition from traditional seed varieties to hybrid options, fundamentally reshaping corn production across the United States. A Farm…
California Agriculture Left Out of Governor Debate as Leaders Push for Policy Change
The AgNet News Hour highlighted growing frustration across the agricultural community after a recent California governor debate failed to address key issues like farming, water, and food production, despite their…
From Colonial Streets to Community Staples: The History of Farmers Markets in America
…as vital hubs where farmers and consumers connected directly. Their influence stretches back centuries, shaping how food was distributed, sold, and enjoyed across growing communities. Origins in the 1600s Farmers…
Women in Agriculture Highlight Leadership, Challenges, and the Future of Farming
…to leadership roles. Giampaoli, a fourth-generation farmer in California’s Central Valley, said her path into agriculture was shaped early through hands-on experience in her family’s farming operation. Today, she works…
USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers
…Nick Papagni, Fordyce delivers a grounded, farmer-first perspective on policy, profitability, and the future of agriculture in California and across the United States. From Missouri Farm to USDA Leadership Fordyce’s…
Coverage and Timing Key for Mealybug and Scale Control
Pest pressure from mealybugs and scale continues to challenge California growers across multiple crops, from vineyards to tree fruit and walnuts. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent U.S.A.,…