…to import refined gasoline instead of processing California crude, Ring warned that fuel prices are likely to remain high, and regions like Kern County could suffer economically. He emphasized that…
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…Northern California. When filming finally began, his crew arrived during an active wolf hazing operation—ranchers, county officials, California Department of Fish and Wildlife vehicles, USDA drones, and cattle all moving…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
…renew their space for World Ag Expo 2027 as early as Wednesday during this year’s event. A Major Economic Driver for Tulare County World Ag Expo delivers a substantial economic…
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
…show — it’s a major economic driver for the Central Valley. Lausten said the event generates more than $60 million in economic impact for Tulare County, while relying on the…
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
…to county boards of supervisors. Roberti encouraged farmers and ranchers to tell their story directly. He shared an example where public understanding shifted dramatically once officials explained the realities of…
Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce
…of mountain grazing areas entirely, making it impossible to sustain operations that have relied on that land for generations. That decision ripples outward — reducing county revenue, increasing wildfire risk…
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
Dayna Ghirardelli Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau Agriculture in Sonoma County is thriving, but not without challenges. Dayna Ghirardelli, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau,…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…laid out why farming in Sonoma County has become a daily fight — and why giving up is not an option. Ghirardelli opened by acknowledging the beauty of Sonoma County,…
Potter Valley Water Crisis: A Community Fighting for Survival
Rich Brazil A Town on the Edge Potter Valley, a small Mendocino County town, is facing a water crisis that threatens farms, homes, and local businesses. Rich Brazil, a 38-year…
Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on California’s Growing Wolf Crisis
…of life. Raised in Siskiyou County and now living in Modoc County, Hadwick brings firsthand agricultural experience to Sacramento. Before politics, she worked as a teacher and emergency manager while…
Potter Valley Dam Removal Threatens California Water Supply
…agricultural. Lands warned that removing the dams would turn the valley into a dry basin, leaving farmland unusable and property values decimated. An economic analysis from Sonoma County shows that…
California Ag Spotlight: Farm Bureau & Almond Updates
…showcasing award-winning county and state programs, fostering young farmer and rancher initiatives, and promoting national advocacy. Listeners also get up-to-date California agriculture insights, including almond market news. December shipments exceeded…
From Sheriff to Supervisor: Margaret Mims’ Vision for Fresno County’s Future
…years as Fresno County sheriff—Mims is once again answering the call to serve, this time as a candidate for Fresno County District 4 Supervisor. In a wide-ranging interview on Ag…
Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor
Today’s edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a timely and candid conversation with Margaret Mims, longtime agriculture advocate and candidate for Fresno County Supervisor, as hosts Nick Papagni and…