…California’s water and environmental policies further complicate farming. Mismanaged forests and underdeveloped storage infrastructure contribute to water scarcity and wildfire risk. Proper forest management, Genasci notes, could improve water availability…
Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson
…Without it, California risks losing valuable farmland while urban growth continues to demand more water. Despite these challenges, Jackson remains optimistic, citing the resilience of California farmers and the global…
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
…example is the rise of robotic dairies, which reduce labor needs while creating higher-paying, technical jobs. Advocacy in a Challenging Political Climate California’s farmers face constant pressure from water regulations,…
Small Wineries Under Pressure: Ziveli Winery
…candid about the headwinds California wineries face. Declining wine sales, high labor and equipment costs, and rising regulations have left many operations in the red. “There might be three or…
California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: Marlena Paolilli
California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: On today’s AgNet News Hour, the spotlight turned to the California wine industry and its struggle to adapt to shifting consumer habits. Marlena Paolilli,…
Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry
…Restaurant, further cementing the family’s place in California’s culinary history. With wine being a natural companion to pasta and Italian cuisine, Marlena’s transition into the wine industry was a seamless…
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
Syngenta Showcases Future of Vegetable Seeds in Salinas Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, recently visited Syngenta Vegetable Seeds’ Future of Veg event in Salinas, California. The event featured Justin Goodwin,…
Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
…brother, Atomic Torosian, and a team of partners who saw the opportunity to create a one-stop shop for fruits and vegetables in California’s Central Valley. What began with handshakes and…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
Rachel Nettleton From Sports to Agriculture Rachel Nettleton, Executive Director of the Kern County Farm Bureau, didn’t grow up in the farming industry. Born and raised in Bakersfield, California, she…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: The AgNet News Hour delivered another wide-ranging discussion today, spotlighting California’s unpredictable weather, pressures in the dairy and hay markets, and major safety concerns…
California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback
…(EPA) announced it is moving to block California’s latest heavy-duty vehicle inspection and maintenance rules for out-of-state trucks. The proposal argues that California’s requirements conflict with the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce…
Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: Anna Genasci
Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: The Stanislaus County Farm Bureau is setting the pace for agricultural advocacy and education in California. In a recent interview on the AgNet News…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
Stan Nelsen A Family Legacy in Madera At the heart of California’s Central Valley, Midland Tractor in Madera has been serving farmers for more than 40 years. For Stan Nelson,…
California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy
California Farmers Under Pressure: California agriculture continues to face mounting challenges, and Andrew Genasci, Executive Director of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau, says advocacy is more important than ever. Speaking on…

















