…former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) president, to discuss Argentina trade tensions, beef pricing, and the high stakes of Proposition 50. Kester joined from his family ranch in Parkfield, California,…
Beef Plan, Spray Tech, and AI: California Ag Eyes Relief and Reinvention
…Secretary Karen Ross on Proposition 50. Ross emphasized productivity, storage projects like Sites Reservoir being “closer than ever,” and the need to manage both flood and drought risk but declined…
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
…in modern ag careers, from data technology to accounting. “You don’t have to have dirty boots to be in agriculture,” he said. On policy, Snider was blunt about Proposition 50,…
Bill Jones: “California Will Come Back Stronger Than Ever”
…worked for the people.” He lamented the rise of one-party control and called Proposition 50 a direct threat to rural representation. “One-party rule is never good. Prop 50 takes power…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…affectionately as the “Godfather of the Grape Industry,” DiBuduo offered candid insights into how policy, public awareness, and leadership continue to shape the future of California farming. Proposition 50 and…
Nat DiBuduo, the “Godfather of Grapes,” on the Future of California Wine and Farming
…live on our farms; we take care of them for future generations.” He also echoed concerns about Proposition 50, warning that it would further silence rural voices. “It would be…
Karen Ross on Water, Workforce, and the Future of California Agriculture
…winters that alter snowmelt and flood timing. She pointed to seven major water storage projects already approved under Proposition 1, including the long-anticipated Sites Reservoir project. “It’ll be the biggest…
Karen Ross Talks Water, Regulation, and Prop 50 Silence on AgNet News Hour
…we have to be prepared for drought and flooding at the same time.” But it was Ross’s silence on Proposition 50 that drew the biggest reaction from hosts and listeners…
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…the country. So goes California—so goes the rest of the country.” Elaine Culotti on Proposition 50: “Don’t Be Fooled” When the topic turned to Proposition 50, Elaine’s tone sharpened. The…
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50
…issue — and people can vote it out.” A Call to Action: Leadership and Proposition 50 For Tangipa, rejecting Proposition 50 isn’t just about one measure — it’s about resetting…
Why Prop 50 Threatens Rural Representation: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass
Shannon Douglass Why Prop 50 Threatens Rural Representation: As Californians prepare to cast their ballots, Proposition 50 has emerged as one of the most controversial measures on the docket. At…
David Tangipa Slams Insurance Commissioner and Prop 50 on AgNet News Hour
…and rally California farmers against Proposition 50. Tangipa revealed shocking details about Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, accusing him of billing taxpayers for luxury travel, safaris, five-star hotels, and even VIP…
Shannon Douglass Doubles Down on Prop 50 Opposition
…alarm about Proposition 50 and its potential consequences for rural California . Douglass explained that Prop 50 would suspend California’s Independent Redistricting Commission, a system created to ensure fair representation…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…personal conduct issues. Duarte argues the district deserves consistent conservative representation. Opposition to Proposition 50 One of the major issues Duarte is rallying against is Proposition 50. She emphasized that…