…tons this season, meaning surplus inventories continue to build. That oversupply has weakened grower prices and intensified pressure on packers and farmers alike. Barserian also points to massive acreage losses….
Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”
…paying the price. Lands said local leaders tried to work through state channels but were repeatedly told it was “too late” and the outcome was already decided. That’s when the…
California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
…environmental compliance—yet they aren’t paid extra for meeting those standards. Imported pears, meanwhile, can arrive cheaper by $5 to $10 per box, making them attractive to retailers focused on price…
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…California has already lost millions of farmed acres, dropping from roughly 29 million acres to about 24 million over the past few decades. While other states might offset acreage losses…
Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech
The January 16 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most wide-ranging conversations of the week as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill continued their coverage from…
California Ag Spotlight: Farm Bureau & Almond Updates
…to save farmers over $2 billion annually, to expanded Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, enhanced dairy support, and efforts to rebuild the cattle herd, Rollins…
Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
…like California. Before turning to policy, Rollins acknowledged the recent passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa, calling it a major loss for rural America and agricultural leadership. She then described a…
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
…especially for California growers facing some of the strictest regulations in the world without corresponding price support. The conversation also addresses concerns over imported produce undercutting U.S. farmers, including calls…
Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026
…artificial food dyes dramatically affected her son’s behavior during early childhood. Erin explained that her son experienced extreme hyperactivity, aggression, and loss of impulse control—symptoms that completely changed once artificial…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…and whole foods, alongside concerns about obesity, reduced physical activity, and the long-term impacts of weight-loss medications on food consumption. The episode reinforces a core message: water means food, food…
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
…mean for cattle and sheep producers who have dealt firsthand with livestock losses, rising costs, and emotional strain tied to expanding wolf populations. The hosts explore the frustration many ranchers…
The Louisiana Purchase: How Thomas Jefferson Secured America’s Agricultural Future
…nation’s future. Their efforts ultimately succeeded, and Congress ratified and funded the agreement. A Bargain That Changed the Nation The final price for the Louisiana Purchase was $15 million, which…
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
…Valent USA, where he has worked since 2013. Coverage Is Everything in Crop Protection One of the strongest messages Burkdoll delivered during the interview was simple, direct, and critical: coverage…
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
…on crop protection, plant growth regulators (PGRs), and maximizing coverage for better efficacy. Todd emphasizes the importance of slowing down for optimal spray application and blending technology with traditional agricultural…