…bit lower than it should.” A State Undermining Its Own Strengths California has long been known as one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, thanks to its…
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview
…Focus Hilton is especially passionate about issues impacting California’s agricultural sector and energy production in Kern County and the broader Central Valley. “A lot of the fixes are regulatory,” he…
Western Tree Nut Association Backs Expansion of Agricultural Chipping to Curb Emissions
…smaller farms often struggle to access proper disposal services. The expansion of chipping infrastructure ensures they’re not left behind in California’s transition toward greener agricultural practices. In addition to its…
Can California Be Great Again? Steve Hilton Says “100%”
…in the agricultural sector. Facing the Legislature: A Realistic Strategy One of the most common concerns Hilton hears from voters is about legislative gridlock. With a Democratic supermajority in the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-04-25
…the highlights of today’s show is Nick’s conversation with Nick Anderson of Helena Agri Enterprises. Anderson’s deep roots in farming and his passion for the history of California’s agricultural pioneers…
Nick Anderson on Resilience in California Agriculture: “Being Uncomfortable Just Makes You Better”
…costs have reshaped the landscape for growers across the state. Coastal Farming: Innovation Under Pressure Perhaps the most striking example of California’s agricultural resilience is along the coast. Anderson points…
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
…reshaped California’s agricultural landscape—particularly on the west side of Fresno. With a career rooted in California farming, Wolf’s reflections offer a sobering look at what he describes as a prolonged…
New Bi-lingual Educational Video Released
To further assist growers, Coalition of Urban Rural Environmental Stewardship has released a new bi-lingual educational video featuring Dr. Douglas Amaral, a specialist in agricultural science. The video focuses on…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…Helena, Montana—it has grown into a national presence, especially in the South, and more recently in California and Arizona. “In California, we’re still relatively new even though we’ve been here…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…the AgNet News Hour from AgNet West. It’s a jam-packed show that covers the pressing issues, inspiring interviews, and innovative ideas shaping California’s agricultural future. Rail Solutions and Tariff Updates…
Chronic Diseases Among Children Addressed in Report
…in food production and sustainability. Farmers play a fundamental role in shaping national food systems, influencing dietary options through agricultural practices and policy decisions. Without their input, the report risks…
California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance
…little bit more to do things in California than it does in Arkansas,” he says, underlining the elevated operational costs in the state. California’s significance in the national food supply…
Western Mountain Snowpack Experiencing Accelerated Melting
Diminishing snowpack will cause reductions in summer stream flows in the Pacific Northwest. U.S. Forest Service photo. The accelerated melting of Western Mountain snowpack, driven by unusually warm temperatures in…
APHIS, CDFA Expand Citrus Greening Quarantine Area
Courtesy of CDFA The USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in collaboration with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), has expanded the quarantine area for citrus greening…