…2025 crop not only reflects strong agricultural stewardship but also reinforces California’s reputation as a leader in global fruit production. Looking Ahead While challenges remain, including environmental and regulatory pressures…
Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side Farmers Just a Myth?
…held to standards of “beneficial use” for their water allocations, while environmental efforts are not subject to the same level of scrutiny? “Shouldn’t [the environmental community] have to prove like…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…fight — calling it a “power struggle dressed up as environmental policy” — and explained how long-delayed storage infrastructure is leaving both farms and communities vulnerable. 🌱 Beyond Water: Pistachios…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…Berkdahl joins the show to talk crop protection, fungicide strategies for almonds, and how growers can manage this season’s volatile weather patterns. This Father’s Day weekend, while you’re firing up…
Stuart Woolf: “Farmers Are the Greatest Environmentalists We Have”
…down with legendary ag leader Stuart Woolf of Woolf Farming and Processing to talk about the role of farmers as environmental stewards in California. Stuart Woolf: “Farmers Are the Greatest…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-06-25
…from Tijuana into Southern California. It’s an environmental crisis impacting everything from farming and fishing to public health. We’re calling on California officials to find real solutions. But today’s show…
California Farmers Gain Water Access
…responsibly adjust Central Valley Project allocations to better meet the needs of our water users while continuing to support environmental requirements.” All other CVP allocations remain unchanged from the last…
Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns
…but they also highlight the fragility of farm operations vulnerable to both environmental and criminal threats. A Sector Balancing Progress and Protection The recent development in the progress of addressing…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…California’s Air Resource Board regulations, and the price tag balloons. “That $225,000 truck might cost you another $25,000 in repairs—within the first 100,000 miles—because of sensors, DEF, and environmental regulations,”…
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview
…explained. “Kicking out the ideologues at agencies like CARB, the Pesticide Control Board, and the State Water Resources Agency—that alone would make a huge difference.” He believes that with strong…
Western Tree Nut Association Backs Expansion of Agricultural Chipping to Curb Emissions
…waste disposal standards. The Western Tree Nut Association sees this funding bid as a pivotal moment for the industry—one that aligns long-term environmental protection with economic opportunity. Their continued collaboration…
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
…particularly the diversion of water for environmental purposes. He noted that while these efforts aimed to support ecological health, they have not yielded the intended environmental benefits. Instead, the burden…
Nick Anderson on Resilience in California Agriculture: “Being Uncomfortable Just Makes You Better”
…While regions like Orange County have lost farmland to housing developments, agriculture remains a persistent and powerful force. But it’s not without its challenges—rising regulatory pressure, environmental restrictions, and increasing…
New Bi-lingual Educational Video Released
To further assist growers, Coalition of Urban Rural Environmental Stewardship has released a new bi-lingual educational video featuring Dr. Douglas Amaral, a specialist in agricultural science. The video focuses on…
