…voices. This week’s feature was a compelling interview with one of California’s most respected winemakers: Nicholas Karavidas, whose four-decade career spans cellar floors, tasting rooms, distillation, consulting, and global wine…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Indigenous Roots to 19th-Century Farming
AI image by ChatGPT As settlers crossed the Appalachian Mountains on their journey west, many expected to continue onward to the vast plains, California, or Oregon. But a significant number…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
Strong Yields Amid Rising Costs Roger Isom President of the Western Tree Nut Association and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association 2025 proved to be a strong year for California…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
In this Thursday edition of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer sit down with Roger Isom, a leading voice in California agriculture. The conversation covers critical challenges…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…encouraged listeners to share local Christmas light displays for on-air features. California Christmas Tree Farms Under Pressure The hosts explored the challenges facing Christmas tree growers across California and the…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…all around them. In Butte County, one in seven jobs is tied to agriculture, making it a central part of both the economy and local identity. Colleen’s California Roots Although…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…on global almond production (expected to climb nearly 10%), and the strong performance of California’s tree nut industries following a near-perfect growing season. Cecil previews Grower Day on December 3…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…California’s agricultural sector continues to thrive. The Need for Experienced Policymakers Little stresses the critical need for policymakers who understand the realities of running a business. Many California legislators come…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…and convenience, noting that children need structured physical activity. This led into a discussion about the critical support farmers require, particularly in navigating California’s complex regulatory and labor environment. Interview…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…Pressures and Rising Costs California’s regulatory environment has significantly increased the cost of farming. Woolf cites a Cal Poly study showing that production costs have risen by around $1,600 per…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
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Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…speaks volumes about the need to better support agricultural producers. Understanding California’s Agricultural Legacy Jacobs offered a brief historical tour of California’s agricultural evolution—from Native American acorn harvests, to Spanish…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…California’s quick-changing weather patterns. Nick offers a detailed look at the pistachio sector, noting the industry’s record-breaking 2025 harvest. He explains how growers are paid and how storage cycles work…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…faced by growers in the Golden State. While Illinois farmers primarily manage seasonal planting and harvest cycles, California’s farmers contend with year-round demands, stringent regulations, water limitations, and labor constraints….