…programs and youth outreach, urging the next generation to carry forward agriculture’s values. Harvey also recounted attending the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, calling it one of the most unifying…
Lisa Kerr Warns of Policy Threats and Fights for California Farmers
The September 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured one of the program’s most eye-opening interviews yet. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Lisa Kerr, founder of Terrain…
Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California
…program are creating financial and logistical nightmares for fleets. Truckers must now undergo smog checks twice a year, with plans to increase that to four by 2027. Even new trucks…
Beef Prices, Prop 12, and Holiday Meat Trends on AgNet News Hour
…program shifted to crops. With half the raisin crop already on the ground and rain hitting parts of the Central Valley, raisin growers are anxiously watching for potential damage. Almond…
Edward Ring Brings Water Solutions to the AgNet News Hour
…Ring, Director of Energy and Water Policy at the California Policy Center, for what they called one of the program’s “top powerhouse interviews.” The show opened with lighter conversation about…
Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag
…field labor — it’s about coding, engineering, and data science too. Later in the program, Nick and Josh interviewed Leo Zacky, former head of Zacky Farms and now a candidate…
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…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…state of the 2025 almond harvest. With the season well underway, farmers, processors, and marketers are assessing yields, pricing, and quality—and what these factors mean for California agriculture moving forward….
California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers
…announced another $1 billion in disaster relief funds for California’s dairy industry through the ELRP program. This comes on top of an earlier billion-dollar package, providing critical support as milk…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
…California agriculture strong. Barcellos is also passionate about education, supporting FFA programs and currently participating in the California Ag Leadership Program, Class 54, to strengthen his role as an advocate…
My Job Depends on Ag: How a Grassroots Sticker Campaign Grew Into a Movement Supporting California Agriculture
…Over the past eight years, the program has contributed $10,000 annually to groups like the Center for Land-Based Learning, ensuring the next generation of ag leaders has resources to continue their education….
California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
…A Time to Celebrate Every September, the industry comes together for California Wine Month, a celebration that coincides with harvest season. It’s a time to highlight the cultural significance of…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…Cameron emphasizes teamwork, giving much of the credit to his dedicated employees. This collaborative approach allows the ranch to remain productive year-round, from crop preparation and planting to harvest. Global…
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
…Hauling for a ground-level perspective on this year’s almond crop. Early in the season, projections of a massive three-billion-pound harvest had many in the industry worried about oversupply and falling…