…while we’re still harvesting this year’s crops.” For the Van Groningen family, farming is an ongoing cycle of planning, planting, harvesting, and improvement. “You always have to think one, two,…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…“There’s a program called SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) that limits how much groundwater you can pump,” he said. “If we don’t activate the water projects that voters approved, there…
How the Smith-Lever Act Created 4-H and Transformed Rural America
…directly. The Cooperative Extension Service helped rural families improve crop production, livestock health, and household management. It bridged the gap between university research and on-the-ground application, giving farmers the tools…
Shannon Douglass Doubles Down on Prop 50 Opposition
…afford to lose more ground in representation. Hear Shannon Douglass’s full interview on the AgNet News Hour, by clicking the player below or on your favorite podcast app. Listen to…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…Quality Across California When it comes to water quality, geography plays a crucial role. Broad explained that areas less dependent on groundwater generally enjoy cleaner, more reliable supplies. “Where groundwater…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…“I love everything that this country stands for, and I’ve watched the Democrats run the state to the ground and attack our way of life,” Duarte said. “Our children are…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…were already moved or committed, out of an expected 1.7 billion-pound crop. “Rain at the wrong time can still spell disaster,” Kreps explained, pointing to the risk of delayed harvesting…
Pistachio Harvest Update and Fair Season Fun on AgNet News Hour
…board chairman for American Pistachio Growers. Kreps reported that despite late-season rains causing isolated losses in Kings and Fresno Counties, California pistachio growers are harvesting one of the best crops…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…both farming communities and public health. A Breakthrough in Almond Productivity Despite these challenges, Duarte Nursery continues to push forward with groundbreaking research. John highlighted the nursery’s new almond variety,…
John Duarte Shares Bold Nursery Innovations and Warns of Prop 50 Threat
…success. He revealed that Duarte’s new Yorazani almond variety has broken records, producing 2,700 pounds per acre in just 36 months. “It resets the economics of almond growing,” Duarte told…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…almond exports to dairy markets. Meanwhile, the Farm Bill shapes crop insurance, conservation programs, and rural development. “We’re making sure we’re at the table in Washington,” Douglas said. “If we’re…
Lisa Kerr Warns of Policy Threats and Fights for California Farmers
…squeeze them to death,” she said. The same, she argued, goes for proposals to convert fertile ground into solar farms. “Water is the answer, not solar panels.” Despite the sobering…
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…
California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
…million acre-feet of water annually to the state’s supply. In overly dense forests, trees compete for light, nutrients, and water, absorbing moisture before it reaches the ground. By restoring historical…