Stephanie Nash

Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Cattle, Dairy & Livestock, Economy, Education, Environment, Event, Industry, Interview, Special Reports

…water shortages and heavy regulations—but brought new challenges, particularly land loss due to rapid population growth. Advocacy Born During COVID Stephanie’s advocacy began during the COVID pandemic. Observing misinformation online…

Dave Roberts

R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future

DanAgri-Business, Cattle, Cherries, Citrus, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water

…over-import, domestic growers pay the price. The result? Barely profitable lemon production — or in some cases, no profit at all. Roberts argues that California growers face higher regulatory costs…

Steve Hilton

Elaine Culotti Pushes for Middle-Ground Leadership and Stronger Support for Small Farmers

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Environment, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…80,000 farms in California under 200 acres and questioned why so many struggle to remain profitable. Rising input costs, packaging expenses, and regulations are squeezing producers, while farmgate prices often…

california

California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express on the Pressures Facing Trucking and Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Commodities, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade

…The financial burden of equipment goes beyond the initial purchase price. A new truck can cost around $200,000, with additional maintenance expenses for tires, alignments, and increasingly complex emissions systems….

california

California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Environment, Forestry, Greenhouse Gas, Interview, Irrigation, Solar, Special Reports, Water

…a holistic view, accounting for environmental costs abroad — such as lithium mining in West Africa — and broader ecosystem impacts like insect population loss and habitat disruption from wind…

California

Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Cattle, Conservation, Environment, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…“If drones and helicopters couldn’t stop them, how is a guy on horseback supposed to?” he asked. The impact goes far beyond livestock losses. Ranchers are now pulling cattle out…

Sonoma County

Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement

DanAgri-Business, Conservation, Dairy and Livestock, Economy, Education, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Special Reports, Tree, nut & vine crops, Water, Wine

…to attend and immerse themselves in Sonoma County Agriculture. Admission is free; parking is $5. Registration is required; 1200 maximum attendance. This would be another great AgNet West inclusion and coverage….