…we don’t have that option yet.” Elections, Policy, and Redistricting Looking ahead, Papagni asked Kerr how important the next election will be for agriculture, energy, and water. Her response was…
Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy
…to less than 15 in 20 years. And if we don’t think that was systematically done…we’re being ignorant to the fact.” Tangipa warned that this trend reflects broader policies creating…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
Don Cameron A Farmer and Leader in California Agriculture Don Cameron, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, is not only a prominent voice in policy but…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
…state policy has left much of the resource untapped, pushing more farmers into groundwater reliance and leaving thousands of acres fallowed. “People just don’t understand what it takes to put…
California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
Today on the AgNet NewsHour, Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer hosted Don Cameron, President of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, to discuss the many challenges and opportunities…
Central Valley Fight: Tangipa Stands for Farmers
…agenda. “They are specifically targeting industries that don’t support their agenda,” he said. “That weaponization of legislation needs to be exposed.” Tangipa criticized the ruling majority’s expectations of “working together,”…
California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: Marlena Paolilli
…to drink due to health awareness and the permanence of digital footprints. “They don’t want to be recorded drunk and doing something stupid,” Paolilli observed. Innovation in Wine Marketing To…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
…may benefit from the added water, hay and alfalfa growers risk damage when fields are cut before storms hit. “We love the rain, but sometimes we don’t love the rain,”…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…who has worked at the dealership for over 25 years, this business is more than just machinery—it’s family history. His father, Don Nelson, became a partner in the dealership in…
California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy
…and remind them that farmers are small business owners who don’t clock out when something goes wrong.” Over-regulation at the Core When asked about the biggest issues heading into 2025,…
Walnuts on the Rise: How to Defend a Promising Crop
…if pests and disease don’t get in the way. Todd dives into the two biggest threats to this season’s walnut crop: mites and codling moths, revealing how unchecked infestations can…
Kern County’s Agriculture Advocate: Rachel Nettleton
…generational farming challenges, Nettleton is focused on ensuring agriculture remains strong in Kern County and beyond. “Farmers don’t have time to go to all these meetings in Bakersfield and Sacramento……
Custom Produce’s Growth Story: Ted Torosian
…a mix of products in a single load. This model is especially valuable for restaurants, small markets, and wholesale buyers who don’t need full truckloads of a single commodity. “We…
Freight, Labor, and Water: Roger Isom Unpacks the Big Challenges
…recalls, emphasizing the need to educate lawmakers directly. You don’t want to miss this episode. Tune in now and hear straight from one of California ag’s most influential voices. Listen…