…be growing the fabulous food that we do here in California.” The Water Challenge: Droughts, Floods, and Future Storage No discussion about California agriculture is complete without talking about water….
Karen Ross Talks Water, Regulation, and Prop 50 Silence on AgNet News Hour
…we have to be prepared for drought and flooding at the same time.” But it was Ross’s silence on Proposition 50 that drew the biggest reaction from hosts and listeners…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…at Avid Water. In a conversation with host Nick Papagni on the AgNet News Hour, Broad delved into the state’s ongoing struggle to manage water efficiently amid drought cycles, regulatory…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…overdrafted Paso Robles water basin. While drought still impacts his operation, he does not face the same basin management requirements looming over many producers in the San Joaquin Valley. That…
Beef Prices, Prop 12, and Holiday Meat Trends on AgNet News Hour
…centered on Hill’s insights into the beef industry. He explained that U.S. cattle numbers remain at their lowest since the 1950s, driven by drought, high feed costs, and freight expenses….
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…beef industry.’ Drought and Its Impact on Cattle Herds Hill explained that severe drought conditions across the United States have caused major disruptions in beef supply. Nearly 30% of the…
Edward Ring Brings Water Solutions to the AgNet News Hour
…ideas. He argued that California’s chronic shortages are not the result of climate change or drought trends, but of policy failures and regulatory overreach. “Water means everything,” Ring emphasized, noting…
California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
…water allocation this year. Before 2000, full allocations were the norm, except during extreme drought. Since then, layers of environmental regulations and activist-driven litigation have made full allocations increasingly rare….
Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
…failed to invest in storage and infrastructure, even in wet years, leaving growers vulnerable to drought and restrictive environmental flows. Without a balanced approach that serves farms, communities, and the…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…has witnessed the water table drop roughly 140 feet in the last nine years—a startling decline linked to the drought starting in 2011. Wells began running dry and pumps pulled…
Innovation and Ingenuity in the Desert: Yuma, Arizona’s Role in Feeding America
…salt levels, a multi-decade drought, and shifting political tides around water law may disrupt this balance. The episode also touches on broader trade tensions, such as escalating tariffs with Canada,…
USDA July Cattle Report Reveals Continued Decline in Herd Size
…in the United States stood at 94.2 million head, representing a 1.3% decline from 2023. This ongoing reduction follows several years of drought, high input costs, and shifting market dynamics…
Federal Aid Available for U.S. Farmers Hit by Natural Disasters
New USDA Relief Program Offers Support for 2023–2024 Losses…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…Factors include: High input costs and drought-shortened crops (2021–2022) Record tomato prices in 2023 GLP-1 weight loss drugs affecting national food consumption trends Still, Los Gatos remains strong thanks to…