California

Marketing, Wine & Ag: Lex Nicoleta on AgNet News Hour

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Interview, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Wine

…recommends offering smaller tasting portions or guided wine recommendations to help novices explore varietals like Pinot Noir. She encourages pairing wine with seasonal meals and incorporating California produce—avocados, berries, and…

California

AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture

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…the state and national levels. The show opens with California weather updates and a look at renewed activity from the USDA under the Trump administration, including export reports, WASDE data,…

George Zhuang

George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes

DanAgri-Business, Environment, Grapes, Interview, Soil, Special Reports, Specialty Crops

George Zhuang Fresno County Viticulture Advisor A New Year and Renewed Optimism for Grapes As California’s grape industry faces ongoing economic and labor pressures, cautious optimism is beginning to surface….

California

California Raisins & Grape Innovation: AgNet News Hour Highlights

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…discussed, highlighting the human side of farming. Conclusion With innovation, education, and community support, California’s grape and raisin industries are positioning themselves for a sustainable future. Tune into the AgNet…

California

Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026

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…businesses across California and beyond. A central focus of the program was a powerful and personal interview with Erin Krier, Professor of Agriculture at Allan Hancock College, who shared how…

New Mexico

New Mexico: A Surprising Leader in American Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Cattle, Dairy and Livestock, Specialty Crops, Stone Fruit, This Land of Ours, Tree, nut & vine crops

…cattle, onions, alfalfa, cotton, hay, and dairy products. This diversity supports a resilient agricultural economy and contributes significantly to local and national markets. Farming Families and Land Agriculture in New…

irrigation

California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District

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California’s water challenges often dominate headlines, but the most effective solutions are frequently happening at the local level. In a compelling conversation on Ag Meter, Josh Weimer, Director of External…

California

AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture

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…an outdated hydrology. Weimer notes that agriculture is foundational to California’s economy, food security, and rural communities, and that planning for both floods and droughts must happen during average and…

California

California in Crisis: Elaine Culotti on Leadership, Voter ID & Agriculture

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…detailed California’s overreliance on billionaires, noting that a small fraction of the population funds nearly half of the state’s budget. They warned that aggressive new taxes could drive capital and…

California

AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Grapes, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, U.S-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA), Wine

…noting that wine is an integral part of California’s agricultural identity. The segment also touches on the hard work of grape growers and wine producers who dedicate their lives to…

AgNet News Hour Podcast: 2025 Ag Review & 2026 Outlook

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…for 2026. The episode covers trade and tariff shifts, California water and SGMA challenges, labor and immigration pressures, freight and regulation costs, and record-setting years for pistachios and other commodities….