…move as a long-overdue step toward fiscal accountability, while Josh dives into the potential political pushback and what it could mean for California. The episode rounds out with a longform…
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
…Hartwig noted, has become increasingly complex, placing California producers at a serious disadvantage. Global Disadvantage for California Growers Hartwig also pointed out the uneven playing field California growers face compared…
Tariffs and Oversupply Strain California Walnut Growers
Robert Verloop, Executive Director and CEO of both the California Walnut Board (CWB) and the California Walnut Commission (CWC), is sounding the alarm over the mounting challenges facing California’s walnut…
John Deere’s Steel Plow Revolutionized Midwestern Farming
…the first steel plow. Its smooth, durable design sliced through Midwestern soil with ease, helping farmers work more efficiently and expand agriculture across the heartland. A Tool That Transformed the…
Mexico Remains Top Market for U.S. Ag Exports in 2024
…well-positioned to benefit. Conclusion: Expanding Opportunity for U.S. Producers With economic growth, youthful demographics, and close trade ties, Mexico remains a strategic and growing market for U.S. farmers, ranchers, and…
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
…Again (MAHA). “We should be growing healthy food here, not importing it. Yet, farmland is being ripped out for solar installations that don’t benefit California’s families or farmers.” A Call…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-10-25
…most vocal candidates in California’s upcoming gubernatorial race, Steve Hilton. It’s a high-energy episode packed with policy critiques, hard-hitting interviews, and a call to action for California’s farming communities. Hilton,…
India Tariff Cut Boosts California Walnut Outlook
…in both crop projections and international trade. India Tariff Cut Boosts California Walnut Outlook Strong Crop Expected for 2025 “This year’s crop is estimated at 650,000 to 700,000 tons, which…
USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey
…initiatives. Government agencies, industry associations, and agricultural economists depend on NASS data to design effective support systems for farmers nationwide. Flexible and Confidential Participation Selected grape growers will have multiple…
Is This the Year of the Spider Mite? Strategies for Tree Nut and Grape Growers
…From the hot pockets along California’s I-5 and Hwy 99 corridors to early signals in Delano, Todd breaks down where mite populations are flaring—and what growers need to do before…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
…give their takes on what this means for California farmers and national ag resilience. Also in today’s show: Tariff uncertainty continues to loom large as the Trump administration delays enforcement…
Hilton: California Broken by Extremism, Incompetence
Steve Hilton: California’s Crisis is “Democrat Extremism and Incompetence” Nick Papagni, known as “The Ag Meter”, recently sat down with Steve Hilton, who is officially running for Governor of California….
Fixing Ag Labor: Cunha Pushes for Legal Guest Worker Program
Guest Worker Program Could Ease Labor and Border Strains As California agriculture continues to grapple with persistent labor shortages and mounting immigration challenges, Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers…
Farming Isn’t Easy—But It’s a Story Worth Telling
…origin, he believes it’s up to farmers to step up and share what really goes into growing the crops that feed America. “Social media and 24-hour news mean someone will…