…like Mexico — help balance the risk. Strategic adaptability remains central to Family Tree Farms’ success. Water Policy and Future Challenges Despite popular belief, Daniel notes that west side farmers…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…California farmers face — even after three wet winters — and criticized the state’s mismanagement of water infrastructure and distribution. “We’ve had great winters, yet allocations are still just 55%….
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…a must-listen for growers, ranchers, and anyone working to keep American agriculture thriving. The headline segment centers around U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ testimony to the House Agriculture Committee. Her…
Stuart Woolf: “Farmers Are the Greatest Environmentalists We Have”
…down with legendary ag leader Stuart Woolf of Woolf Farming and Processing to talk about the role of farmers as environmental stewards in California. Stuart Woolf: “Farmers Are the Greatest…
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, has a discussion with Nick Anderson from Helena Agri-Enterprises about the mounting challenges farmers face in California…
California Farmers Gain Water Access
The Bureau of Reclamation has announced an increase in 2025 water supply allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors south of California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta. The updated allocations reflect improved…
Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns
An issue continues to plague California farmers: agricultural theft. Authorities recently arrested three individuals accused of stealing and selling thousands of dollars’ worth of cherries, damaging crops in the process….
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…impact on trucking, agriculture, and the state’s economy. California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio,/em> The Freight Emergency in California Nick Foglio didn’t mince…
Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out”
…truly a top priority for the state government, Woolf didn’t hesitate. Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out” “Agriculture is in the list of priorities—falls a little…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-05-25
Don’t Miss Today’s AgNet News Hour: Protect Your Farm and Future Good morning, farmers and ag enthusiasts! The AgNet News Hour is here to keep you informed on the issues…
Western Tree Nut Association Backs Expansion of Agricultural Chipping to Curb Emissions
…and rural communities. The initiative will also empower farmers to meet tightening environmental regulations without disruption. By making chipping equipment more readily available, the effort supports smooth compliance with new…
Can California Be Great Again? Steve Hilton Says “100%”
…one area where the governor’s executive authority can make a real and immediate impact. Regulations that currently burden California’s farmers and ranchers, he says, can be re-evaluated and reformed through…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-04-25
…Josh McGill is a can’t-miss episode, packed with news, insights, and conversations that matter to farmers and ag enthusiasts alike. Nick and Josh kick off the episode with updates on…
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
…has shifted heavily onto farmers, leading to higher production costs and greater uncertainty. “We have ended up really placing hardship and increasing costs on the farming community that produces the…