Sonoma County

Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement

DanAgri-Business, Conservation, Dairy and Livestock, Economy, Education, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Special Reports, Tree, nut & vine crops, Water, Wine

Trump administration, highlighting its nutritional value for children. She stressed the importance of common-sense policies, careful stewardship of resources, and accountability in government spending, especially in addressing hunger and homelessness….

Agriculture

Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat

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…conditions where it can truly thrive. Ag Meter Question: What Can Be Done for California Farmers? When asked by the “Ag Meter”, Nick Papagni of AgNet West, what the Trump

California

AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture

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…the state and national levels. The show opens with California weather updates and a look at renewed activity from the USDA under the Trump administration, including export reports, WASDE data,…

California

AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026

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…play a crucial role in shaping the future of trade relations across North America. With President Trump’s administration focusing on tariffs to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S., the…

California

AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026

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…play a crucial role in shaping the future of trade relations across North America. With President Trump’s administration focusing on tariffs to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S., the…

California

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…possibility of immigration reform under the incoming federal administration. Jacobsen expressed cautious optimism. President-elect Trump has repeatedly stated an interest in addressing several categories of immigration—agricultural laborers, DACA recipients, and…

Nanette Simonian

Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag

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…the Trump administration historically prioritized agricultural support in ways some state policies have not. Accessibility and Outreach Nanette is known for her hands-on, approachable leadership style. She makes herself available…

almond

Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand

DanAgri-Business, Almonds, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water

…industry. Toor praised the Trump administration’s negotiations with Europe, India, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam. Europe recently threatened counter-tariffs but ultimately backed off, keeping demand stable. China is more complex….

California

California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour

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…prices just as producers begin recovering from pandemic-era losses. Lane emphasized that while the Trump administration’s beef stabilization plan offers promise—focusing on herd rebuilding, processing expansion, and grazing access—import balance…

Elaine Culotti

Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future

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…to voters. “All the Yes commercials are about bashing Donald Trump,” Nick said. “He has nothing to do with this.” Elaine agreed: “Of course not. They keep saying they did…

Kevin Kester

Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation

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…to pay for it. A Seat at the White House Kester recalls one of his most memorable experiences as NCBA president: standing behind President Donald Trump in the East Room…