Karen Ross Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture California agriculture is facing one of the most pivotal moments in its history—and few understand that better than Karen…
California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Discusses Future of Farming, Water, and Regulation Challenges
…93 percent of California farms are family farms,” she said. “They take a long-term view.” As she prepares to step down after 16 years as Secretary, Ross encouraged continued collaboration…
Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture
…appointment he highlighted is John Duarte as his proposed Natural Resources Secretary. Hilton praised Duarte’s deep understanding of water issues and his connection to California’s Central Valley farming community. Together,…
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…puzzle. From California Policy to National Leadership Before her current role, Moffitt served as Deputy Secretary and later Undersecretary at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Her work included:…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
Mike Johanns American agriculture is at a crossroads—and few voices carry more insight than former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, the former Nebraska governor, and now he’s the chairman of Ag…
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
…program also featured a continued in-depth interview with former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns, who provided insight into the broader forces shaping agriculture today. Johanns emphasized the importance of…
Mike Johanns Talks Farm Profitability, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
The March 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a compelling and wide-ranging interview with former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns, who offered insight into the economic challenges…
John Duarte Calls for Water Abundance in California
…the potential Secretary of Natural Resources in a future administration led by Steve Hilton, spoke passionately about the need to rethink how California manages its water resources. The goal, Duarte…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
…One of the biggest stories discussed during the show was a press conference announcing that gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton plans to appoint John Duarte of Duarte Nursery as California’s Secretary…
Potter Valley Water Crisis: A Community Fighting for Survival
…things can happen.” Federal officials, including Secretary Brooke Rollins, have also stepped in to support Potter Valley. Brazil praises their engagement, noting that protecting this community sets a precedent for…
Potter Valley Fight Escalates as Rich Brazil Warns California’s Water Future Is on the Line
…targets in California’s aggressive environmental agenda, and that rural communities are being treated as expendable. However, he expressed cautious optimism thanks to recent engagement from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke…
Potter Valley Dam Removal Threatens California Water Supply
…After exhausting local and state channels, Lands took the issue federal. His advocacy reached USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and NRCS Chief Aubrey Betancourt, who he credits with recognizing the national…
Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”
…effort reached the federal level. He credited U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt for stepping in, saying their involvement gave the community hope when state…
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
…welcomed the strong federal presence at the convention, including USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and leadership from both the House and Senate Agriculture Committees. She said hearing direct recognition of California…