…beyond farms. California’s trade deficit now exceeds $32 billion, meaning more food is imported than exported. Duarte argued this hurts working families most of all. “Wage-earning families are being crushed,”…
John Duarte Shares Bold Nursery Innovations and Warns of Prop 50 Threat
…loses its voice in Washington,” he said, urging farmers and listeners to mobilize against it. Duarte also tied California’s farm challenges to the larger issue of food security. With a…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…what these policies mean for real families.” Beyond advocacy, the Farm Bureau invests in education, leadership development, and support programs tailored to farmers’ needs. Beginning Farmer Program: Supporting the Next…
California Farm Bureau’s Shannon Douglas Tackles Prop 50, Farm Bill, and the Future of Farming
…depend on international markets. The Farm Bill – Current versions overlook specialty crops and need to better support healthy food programs. She also raised alarm over Proposition 50, which she…
Illinois River History: Gateway to Agriculture and Trade
…American tribes, the Illinois River served as a vital travel route, a source of food, and a natural connection between communities. When French traders arrived in North America, they quickly…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
…program, which previously shut down trucks entirely if a problem occurred in the emissions system. Woods noted that there are rumors of changes to eliminate DEF requirements altogether, though nothing…
Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
…to higher education, allowing him to attend Gonzaga University in Washington through the ROTC program. Over a distinguished 23-year career, Rios led troops in combat operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and…
Mike Harvey: Farming, Faith & Leading California’s Youth
…food comes from other than the grocery store,” Harvey reflected. Nick Papagni, host of the interview, praised FFA students as some of the best individuals he’s ever met. Harvey agreed,…
Mike Harvey and Lorenzo Rios Share Powerful Stories on AgNet News Hour
…programs and youth outreach, urging the next generation to carry forward agriculture’s values. Harvey also recounted attending the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, calling it one of the most unifying…
Lisa Kerr Warns of Policy Threats and Fights for California Farmers
The September 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured one of the program’s most eye-opening interviews yet. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Lisa Kerr, founder of Terrain…
California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges
…farming collapses, importing food from abroad would send costs skyrocketing and undermine food security. Kerr agrees, noting that the prospect of widespread farm closures is not hypothetical. Farmers she has…
Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California
…five-point plan to keep the pest out of the United States. The hosts praised the quick communication from Mexico, noting that early warnings are critical to protecting livestock and food…
Beef Prices, Prop 12, and Holiday Meat Trends on AgNet News Hour
…Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Darren Hill, sales manager at JD Food and a former five-star chef. Known as Nick’s go-to expert on all things meat, Hill broke down…
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…JD Food For anyone with questions about beef, turkey, pork, or the meat supply chain, Darren Hill welcomes inquiries directly. 📧 Email: dhill@jdfood.com 👉 Note: it’s jdfood.com (singular, without an…