The AgNet News Hour highlighted a growing battle in Northern California, where residents and agricultural leaders are pushing back against efforts to remove key dams in Potter Valley, an issue…
Farm Dog of the Year 2027: Nominations Now Open
Farmers and ranchers across the country have a new opportunity to spotlight their most loyal partners—their farm dogs. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has officially opened nominations for the…
California Insurance Crisis: Can Experience Fix What’s Broken?
…solutions shaping California’s future. 🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear firsthand insights on: The real reasons behind California’s insurance crisis How policy decisions impact agriculture and business What…
Insurance Crisis Deepens in California as Ag Industry Faces Rising Costs and Limited Coverage
The AgNet News Hour tackled one of the most pressing issues impacting agriculture and rural businesses, California’s worsening insurance crisis, and what it means for farmers already navigating high costs…
Monterey County Agriculture at a Crossroads: Water, Labor, and the Future of America’s Salad Bowl
Norm Groot In a compelling interview with “the Ag Meter” host Nick Papagni, sits down with Norm Groot of the Monterey County Farm Bureau to unpack the realities facing one…
California Table Grapes 2026: Early Season, Global Demand, Strong Future
…Grape Commission at GrapesFromCalifornia.com. Website: GrapesFromCalifornia.com Organization: California Table Grape Commission California Table Grapes 2026: Early Season, Global Demand, Strong Future Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026…
Farm Bill Advances as Food Security, Fertilizer Costs, and California Policy Pressures Dominate Ag Conversation
…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…