In this Thursday edition of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer sit down with Roger Isom, a leading voice in California agriculture. The conversation covers critical challenges…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…for deeper insight. Winter Meeting Season: Key Agriculture Events The episode highlighted several major December events: California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting – Anaheim Almond Board of California Conference – Sacramento…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…moving to the Almond Board of California and eventually to Butte County. She wrapped this portion of the conversation by reflecting on why she continues this work after nearly two…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…on global almond production (expected to climb nearly 10%), and the strong performance of California’s tree nut industries following a near-perfect growing season. Cecil previews Grower Day on December 3…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
Understanding the Role of Bryan Little California agriculture faces unique challenges when it comes to employment regulations, and Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau is at the forefront of…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…with Bryan Little – Supporting California Farmers Bryan Little, representing the California Farm Bureau, shared insights on his dual role: advocating for farm employers in legislation and regulation, and managing…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…the Woolf’s expanded into almonds with Harris Woolf California Almonds, moving from brown skin almonds to value-added products like almond paste, oil, and de-fatted flour. Woolf Farms combines both farming…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…the agricultural backbone of the state. A Call for Common Sense Leadership in California John Duarte When asked whether California can “switch and get back to common sense,” Duarte didn’t…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…to grow food.” But he’s quick to add that the work isn’t easy. The Increasing Challenge of Farming in California Farming has always been tough, but Jacobs says California presents…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…complex regulations, and operational challenges on the other. Labor Regulations, Cost Pressures, and the California Challenge A major theme throughout the conversation is the increasing difficulty of farming in California….
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations A Deep Dive Into the Organic Growers Summit The Organic Growers Summit, taking place December 3rd and 4th at the Hyatt in Monterey, California, promises…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…The interview includes a candid discussion of how California’s farming environment differs dramatically from states like Illinois, where Jungmann grew up. California producers face: Significantly higher labor costs More intensive…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…the board of the California Ag Tech Alliance, working to integrate technology into modern farming. From autonomous sprayers to advanced sensors, innovation is key to sustaining productivity amid labor shortages…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
…future of dairy support crops in California. Gianelli, whose family has farmed in Kern County for five generations, oversees roughly 30,000 acres of corn silage, wheat silage, and feed crops stretching from…