…direction. Agriculture Is Everywhere One of the most powerful reminders from the interview is that agriculture touches every aspect of daily life. “It’s not just the food on your table,”…
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
…competitiveness. Her message to voters is simple: Sacramento must change — and California’s future depends on it. Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan…
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
…80,000 farms in California under 200 acres and questioned why so many struggle to remain profitable. Rising input costs, packaging expenses, and regulations are squeezing producers, while farmgate prices often…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…Plus, if you’re ever in need of product support, team members throughout California and Nevada are on call 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. Trust California Industrial Rubber to…
Elaine Culotti Enters Governor’s Race, Calls for Major Reset in California Policy
The February 27 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a wide-ranging and energetic conversation with Elaine Culotti, who officially announced she is running for Governor of California. In a…
John Deere Showcases New 25-HP Compact Tractor at World Ag Expo
At this year’s World Ag Expo, John Deere highlighted new equipment designed to make life easier for California farmers—especially those managing smaller properties or needing versatile support equipment. Mark Davey,…
Kern Oil Documentary Highlights Human Cost of California Energy Policy
…with Rickey Bird, director and writer of the documentary Kern Oil. The conversation centered on California’s oil industry, energy independence, and the ripple effects energy policy has on agriculture, freight,…
California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express on the Pressures Facing Trucking and Agriculture
…be profitable,” Woods explains. Out-of-State Registration: A Band-Aid Solution Some companies attempt to bypass California’s regulations by registering vehicles in neighboring states like Nevada or Arizona. However, Nunez notes that…
Learning, Networking, and a Change of Scenery: Why California Growers May Want to Head to Fort Myers in 2026
For California farmers and agribusiness professionals, attending an out-of-state event has to make sense. Time away from the farm is valuable, and travel has to deliver real returns. The 2026…
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
The February 25 edition of the AgNet News Hour continued a powerful two-part discussion on the growing crisis in California trucking, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill again welcomed…
From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution
…uninterrupted operation Compatibility with tillage, cultivation, spray rigs, and the LaserWeeder AI-powered intelligence for precise, adaptable field management Farmers can deploy the system overnight and return to a full day’s…
From Fresno Legend to Propane Pioneer: Lance Shebelut on Farming Smarter
At the World Ag Expo, Ag Meter caught up with Lance Shebelut — Fresno State baseball standout, Tenaya Park local legend, and now a leading grower in California’s Central Valley….
Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026
…no almond crop. California’s almond industry relies almost entirely on managed honey bee pollination. Each year, virtually every commercial hive in the United States migrates to California for almond bloom….