…milk jugs filled with bass, catfish, and perch from places like Florida and Texas — introducing non-native fish species into California’s waterways. “We like to think trout are native to…
California Ag Water Outlook: Hope from Ryan Jacobsen
…reliable water supply,” he said, referencing the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and federal reductions. “It’s been death by a thousand cuts.” Despite these obstacles, Jacobsen believes…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
…“They act like we should have a party because they bumped us from 30% to 40% to 50% and then 55%,” Kreps said, “not realizing… our farmers paid to set…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…— including himself — have sometimes adapted better to California’s water regulations than those on the east side. Constantly changing SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) rules have created instability, particularly…
CDFA Urges Growers to Renew Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Certification
Growers are urged to act before July 1 to complete education credits and renew their CDFA certification. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reminding growers enrolled in…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…— no insecticides, no fungicides.” Woolf is actively meeting with regulators at the Department of Pesticide Regulation, pushing for fast-track approvals so the crop can be protected legally and safely….
California Board to Address Plastic Packaging in Ag Sector
…a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 💻 Zoom Access Available This discussion follows the passage of the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2022….
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…industry and the impact on crops like corn that rely on glyphosate The AgNet News Hour hosts, in the final segment of today’s show, discuss the impact of tariffs on…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…feet, giant subs. It’s like a 200. It is, in fact, a 200,000 square foot refrigerator that is closed. It’s not even open. Talk about resources. And it is truck…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
…intended to protect endangered species, frequently fail to deliver tangible benefits. Instead, he suggests that a more balanced approach could ensure both ecological conservation and agricultural sustainability. Without meaningful reform,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Economic Impact of Rural Electrification
…significant historical milestone – the passage of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act in May 1933, which marked the federal government’s first official step toward rural electrification. That’s today’s American Agriculture…
Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer Sounds Alarm on California Ag Issues
…he knew how his previous protections had been overturned. A Call to Action Stephanie urges the public to act now. “Reach out to your representatives. Let them know that we…
American Agriculture History Minute: Rural Electrification Initiative
…Corporation Act, which served as a model law for states to establish and operate non-profit, consumer-owned electric cooperatives. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-13-25
…and trade tensions, noting that 100 Farmers Union members lobbied Congress. He also addressed potential USDA budget cuts, which could impact farm safety nets and conservation programs, and the impact…






















