…American producers. Michael, a sixth-generation California farmer, spoke candidly about the difficult conditions growers are facing as the 2026 season begins. Bowles Farming Company farms more than 11,000 acres between…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
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Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
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Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan to Revive California Agriculture, Energy, and Water Policy
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640 Acres and a Fresh Start: Early Tennessee Land Grants
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Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
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Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
…family’s legacy into a modern, diversified farm operation—while using her voice to defend an industry too often on the defense. In this interview, Stephanie shares her journey from California’s Central…
Stephanie Nash Advocates for Farmers and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
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Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
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R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
…realities The future of California under new leadership 👉 Don’t miss the full Ag Meter conversation to hear his unfiltered perspective. R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s…
ReTain® PGR for California Helps Cherry Growers Extend Bloom and Improve Fruit Set
As California cherry growers approach bloom, weather conditions and flower timing will play a major role in determining fruit set and overall yield. In today’s Growing Edge segment, Poli Francescatto,…
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
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Kern Oil: Rickey Bird on California’s Energy, Community, and the Human Cost
Rickey Bird California stands at a pivotal crossroads, where energy policy, agriculture, and local economies collide. Few understand this better than Rickey Bird, director and writer of the new documentary…
Elaine Culotti Pushes for Middle-Ground Leadership and Stronger Support for Small Farmers
The March 2 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured part two of an in-depth conversation with gubernatorial candidate Elaine Culotti, who continued outlining her vision for California’s future —…