From almond flour to agave spirits, legendary farmer Stuart Woolf shares how he’s reshaping the future of California agriculture — one drought-tolerant plant at a time. Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…keeps California agriculture moving forward. Despite inflation, drought, water restrictions, and skyrocketing fuel and freight costs, growers and ag professionals across the state—from Ventura to the San Joaquin Valley—are committed…
Significant Agricultural Shift by Increasingly Growing Agave
Agave Amante Darmanin, via Wikimedia Commons California farmers are embracing a significant agricultural shift by increasingly growing agave, a resilient and drought-tolerant crop. Agave, best known for its role as…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
…farming in California due to its drought tolerance and marketing efforts, and the growing interest in Agave crops for tequila and mezcal production. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
Drought damage on a Ranch in Fresno, CA U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cynthia Mendoza/Videographer/USDA photo by Cynthia Mendoza, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons California farmers continue to face significant challenges…
Land Rich, Cash Poor: A Deep Dive Into California’s Farming Crisis
A California farm landscape showing drought-stricken fields and an aging barn under a golden sky. Farming in California has never been easy—but today’s farmers face a crisis of sustainability that…
Southern California Drought Elevates Wildfire Risks
Avocado grove Brooks Tropicals, via Wikimedia Commons In Southern California, persistent drought conditions continue to elevate wildfire risks, posing a significant challenge for agricultural communities, especially avocado growers. Wildfires last…
California Needs New Water Plan
…the state water contractors has said the California water system was built long ago no longer works. We have severe droughts, flooding and atmospheric rivers, unreliable snowpack and most of…
Cattle Market Currently Navigating Uncharted Territory
…for an extended period. If something triggers uncertainty, funds may look to pull profits, potentially impacting market stability. Beyond tight cattle supplies, drought conditions and strong consumer demand are playing…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-07-25
…holiday, is expected to resume trade talks. Additionally, extreme weather conditions in China, including drought and excessive rain, are impacting crops. The segment concluded with an interview about Central Coast…
American Agriculture History Minute: Crop Insurance, Conservation Techniques Revive Great Plains Agriculture
…very harsh climate with tornadoes, blizzards, drought, hailstorms, floods and grasshoppers. It made for high risks and ruined many crops and many settlers that became financially ruined and either protested…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-18-25
…California red scale. She noted that thrips thrive in drought-stressed environments and have developed resistance to some insecticides. Gautam emphasized the need for effective and safe pest management strategies, especially…
California Treasurer: Tariffs Hurt Farmers and Raise Food Costs
…than $20 billion in produce annually. She said California farmers are already struggling with drought, natural disasters, and high labor costs—and tariffs are only making things worse. Ma pointed to…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-08-25
…a significant drought, despite recent rainfall. Tariffs have led to market downturns, but some see it as an opportunity for strategic investment. Southeast Asian nations, including the Philippines and Vietnam,…