…he explained. “There’s a vested interest when the farmer owns his land. I just don’t think we’d have the same robust food supply if we were tenant farmers to a…
Jesse Silva Discusses California Citrus, Global Trade, Future of Farming
…high. “You want to have them for a long time,” Silva said. “If they don’t perform, you start over—and that’s costly.” Innovation in packing technology and global forecasting remains a…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…push to install solar panels on fertile farmland. Assembly Bill 1156 is in the crosshairs. Nick and Josh don’t hold back on what they see as an attack on California…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-12-25
…opportunities for our rural economies. And don’t miss our conversation with David Magana from Rabobank. He breaks down how tariffs and inflation are affecting U.S. agriculture—and what this means for…
California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action
…Ready One of Woolf’s biggest frustrations lies in the state’s missed opportunities to capture water during wet years. “If you don’t have the infrastructure to capture it… you’ve got to…
Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland
…Stuart Woolf “Some of our nation’s most diverse and productive farmland is now covered with solar panels,” Woolf explained. “They don’t need water, and they generate long-term lease income. My…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…urban Californians — about where their food comes from and the true impact of policy decisions. “People think farmers are greedy. They don’t realize California is one of the only…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…push to install solar panels on fertile farmland. Assembly Bill 1156 is in the crosshairs. Nick and Josh don’t hold back on what they see as an attack on California…
Stuart Woolf: “Farmers Are the Greatest Environmentalists We Have”
“Farmers don’t just grow food — they safeguard the land for the next generation.” — AgNet West In a compelling interview on AgNet West, Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter,” sat…
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Power Panel to Address the Big Ag Issues
…future solutions.” Don’t wait, register now! Registration is free for commercial growers, commercial grove owners, commercial grove managers, certified crop advisers, grower association executives, government, legislative and universities. All preregistered…
Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out”
…many growers are moving south of the border or out of state,” Woolf noted. “They just don’t have access to resources here, and the cost of doing business is too…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-05-25
Don’t Miss Today’s AgNet News Hour: Protect Your Farm and Future Good morning, farmers and ag enthusiasts! The AgNet News Hour is here to keep you informed on the issues…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-04-25
Don’t Miss Today’s AgNet News Hour: Trade Talks, Wheat Watch, and a Dive into California’s Farming Legacy Today’s AgNet News Hour with host Nick Papagni, the Ag Meter, and producer…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…don’t want to sell it. But we have to adapt — and act like water isn’t coming.” 🔮 Hope, Infrastructure, and Holding the Line Even after years of disappointment, Woolf…