…depend on international markets. The Farm Bill – Current versions overlook specialty crops and need to better support healthy food programs. She also raised alarm over Proposition 50, which she…
Illinois River History: Gateway to Agriculture and Trade
…American tribes, the Illinois River served as a vital travel route, a source of food, and a natural connection between communities. When French traders arrived in North America, they quickly…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
…In theory, noncompliant trucks could be denied entry. But as Nunez pointed out, such strict enforcement would cripple California itself—cutting off fuel, food, and other vital shipments. This tension underscores…
Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
…by ensuring that we have quality food grown here in the United States,” Rios said. “We cannot afford to rely on imports. We need to complement the work already being…
Mike Harvey: Farming, Faith & Leading California’s Youth
…food comes from other than the grocery store,” Harvey reflected. Nick Papagni, host of the interview, praised FFA students as some of the best individuals he’s ever met. Harvey agreed,…
Mike Harvey and Lorenzo Rios Share Powerful Stories on AgNet News Hour
…Valley as the heart of America’s food security. Listen to the full episode featuring Mike Harvey and Lorenzo Rios on the AgNet News Hour by clicking below, or on your…
California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges
…farming collapses, importing food from abroad would send costs skyrocketing and undermine food security. Kerr agrees, noting that the prospect of widespread farm closures is not hypothetical. Farmers she has…
Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California
…and AI systems to monitor drivers and prove compliance. Both guests stressed that while the public may not understand the technicalities of DEF systems, smog checks, or insurance rules, everyone…
Beef Prices, Prop 12, and Holiday Meat Trends on AgNet News Hour
…Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Darren Hill, sales manager at JD Food and a former five-star chef. Known as Nick’s go-to expert on all things meat, Hill broke down…
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…JD Food For anyone with questions about beef, turkey, pork, or the meat supply chain, Darren Hill welcomes inquiries directly. 📧 Email: dhill@jdfood.com 👉 Note: it’s jdfood.com (singular, without an…
Edward Ring Brings Water Solutions to the AgNet News Hour
…the weekend ahead and then touched on national food issues, including McDonald’s pledge of $200 million toward regenerative agriculture practices. Partnering with Cargill, Coca-Cola, and USDA, the company is funding…
California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
…Valley’s culture of better, faster, cheaper needs to extend to our infrastructure.” Fires, Bureaucracy, and Broken Systems Papagni raised the Pacific Palisades fire, where empty hydrants revealed California’s crumbling systems….
Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…innovation and agricultural programs. National retailers such as Walmart, Costco, Taco Bell, and Cisco discussing supplier collaboration, food safety, and the future of food purchasing. Industry-driven certificate programs to help…
Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy
…industry in Ukraine. We have a $24 billion ag industry in just Fresno, Tulare, and Kern counties together.” Tangipa emphasized that California farmers are critical to global food supply and…