…direction to address it. However, that direction has yet to translate into meaningful change. Papagni urges that the time for talk is over—what is needed now is decisive action. “We…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-11-25
…serious health alert: Valley Fever cases are rising across the Central Valley. Some are blaming climate change, but our hosts say the real culprit is a lack of water. Tune…
American Agriculture History Minute: Switching to Electric Power from Kerosene
…were still impossible without power. American Agriculture History Minute: Switching to Electric Power from Kerosene That would all change in the early 1930s. In fact, for many rural Americans in…
Rich Kreps Sounds Alarm on California’s Water Storage Failures
…“It’s a win-win-win.” As climate pressures mount, Kreps’ comments underscore the urgency of real, actionable solutions—not just talk and tunnel projects. Rich Kreps Sounds Alarm on California’s Water Storage Failures…
USDA Office Closures Scaled Back Amid Growing Tensions and Revisions
…half of the offices initially targeted under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative launched by the Trump administration. The change comes amid mounting scrutiny and rising tensions between former…
American Agriculture History Minute: Why a Farmland Auction Draws a Crowd
…in 2025, temperatures outside in central Iowa nearly zero, a group so large it was standing room only. Why? They were watching an Iowa farm change hands for the first…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…places in the world that can grow what we do.” 🔧 What Needs to Change? Kreps calls for common-sense reforms: Investment in water storage Realignment of water allocation timelines with…
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
…climate hurdles — they’re also grappling with increasing political and regulatory pressures. But that hasn’t stopped them from getting creative, especially when it comes to water use. Anderson highlights the…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…Needs to Change According to Folio, stabilizing California’s freight and agriculture sectors requires serious reform: Lower fuel prices Insurance reform Road and infrastructure improvements Regulatory relief from environmental burdens If…
Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out”
…ideal climate and fertile land. But according to Woolf, the state is actively diminishing its natural advantages. “If we’re really interested in keeping food prices low, we should be investing…
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview
…through regulatory reform and bold leadership—especially for agriculture and energy. I asked Hilton if meaningful change is realistic in a state facing so many challenges. His answer: Absolutely. Focused, Actionable…
Can California Be Great Again? Steve Hilton Says “100%”
…change is not only possible—it’s well within reach. According to Hilton, many of California’s most pressing challenges can be addressed through executive action and regulatory changes. He emphasized that more…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…into a full-on movement, blending innovation with advocacy, climate resilience, and economic revitalization for drought-stricken farmland. 🌱 A Legacy Planted in the Valley Woolf’s story begins in 1974, when his…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…The pressure to increase efficiency while battling regulatory, environmental, and economic challenges is immense. “You can’t farm like Grandpa did,” says Anderson. “Soil varies, climate varies, and political challenges add…