…“If you don’t have a plan, do not run for governor,” she said. Another key theme was voter representation. Culotti stressed that a growing number of Californians identify as independent…
Tulare County Farm Bureau Leader Reflects on Career, Agriculture Advocacy, and Industry Future
…and smaller,” she said, pointing to retention challenges within the profession. As California prepares for a new governor, Blattler stressed the importance of leadership that understands rural communities and agriculture’s…
California Farming at a Crossroads: Shannon Douglass on Policy, Pressure, and the Path Forward
…industry can recover with the right policy direction and leadership. Why the Next Governor Matters More Than Ever Douglass underscored the enormous influence the governor holds over agriculture, particularly in…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State
…Matters: It’s About the Team While much attention is given to gubernatorial candidates themselves, Jacobsen highlighted a critical but often overlooked factor: the team behind the governor. He expressed surprise…
California Ag Faces Rising Costs and Political Crossroads as Governor Race Heats Up
The AgNet News Hour continued its coverage of California’s pivotal governor race, while also highlighting mounting cost pressures facing farmers—from fertilizer and fuel to packaging—at a critical time for the…
Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”
…Donald Trump or leaders from opposing parties. He criticized the current political climate of partisan conflict, arguing that it undermines progress. His goal, he said, is to serve as governor…
California Governor Debate Highlights Sharp Divide on Energy, Water, and Farm Regulations
The AgNet News Hour continued its coverage of the California governor’s race, breaking down key moments from last week’s Fresno State debate where candidates laid out sharply different visions for…
California Ag Leaders Push for Policy Change and Representation at Governor Debate
…across the state. “We’re at a very scary time in California farming,” she said. “Our members are facing tremendous frustration and challenges.” Both leaders stressed that the next governor will…
Birth of the National Western Stock Show: A Legacy That Shaped American Agriculture
…was Elias Ammons, who at the time served as president of the Colorado Cattle and Horse Growers Association. Ammons would later go on to serve as governor of Colorado, but…
California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?
…or long-term planning. But even with innovation, she’s clear: farmers need support from leadership. Why Leadership Matters More Than Ever With a new California governor on the horizon, water policy…
California Water Challenges Take Center Stage as Experts Call for Urgent Action
…a governor that’s pro-ag… is crucial,” she said. “We need representation.” Despite the challenges, Cederquist remains optimistic that progress is possible. “I truly do have hope that we can… get…
California Cattle Industry Faces Growing Pressure; Katie Roberti Discusses Wolves, Water, and Policy Challenges
…support their herds. Beyond environmental challenges, the conversation also turned to policy and leadership. With a new governor set to take office in the coming years, Roberti emphasized the importance…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
Mike Johanns American agriculture is at a crossroads—and few voices carry more insight than former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, the former Nebraska governor, and now he’s the chairman of Ag…
Mike Johanns Talks Farm Profitability, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…governor, senator, and ag leader to address issues impacting producers across California and the nation. Johanns made it clear that while some sectors of agriculture are performing well, many farmers…