…fighting the State Water Board” over how the Board exercised its authority. The key concerns include: How and why the Tulare Lake Subbasin was placed on probation The Board’s failure…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
…the Kings County Farm Bureau, to discuss his ongoing lawsuit against the California State Water Resources Control Board. Ference and his team are challenging what they call “unfair and inconsistent…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
A Strong Finish to the Season As the 2025 walnut harvest wraps up, growers and industry leaders are taking stock of an exceptional year for California walnuts. Michael Jameson, Director…
Michael Jameson Reports a Rebound for California Walnuts
The November 12 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a bright spot for California farmers as Michael Jameson, Director of Sales for Morada Nut Company, joined hosts Nick Papagni…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…Contrary to popular belief, California agriculture isn’t just about almonds and pistachios. The Fresno County Farm Bureau represents a sprawling variety of crops and livestock operations—roughly 350 commodities, from grapes…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…also discussed the need for education and outreach to reconnect Californians with farming. “So many people have no idea how food gets to their table,” he said. “Some think almonds…
Edward Ring Wraps Up: California’s Path to Prosperity Lies in Facts, Not Fear
…note. “California is full of smart, resourceful people,” he said. “If we unleash that ingenuity instead of stifling it, California’s best days are still ahead.” Papagni closed the show by…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…California without farming.” Ring emphasized that California’s water shortages are man-made, not natural. “Five million acres of farmland in the San Joaquin Valley need about 15 million acre-feet of water…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…not just a sector of California’s economy — it’s the backbone of many communities. “There’s an estimated half a million people that work directly in agriculture in California,” he explained….
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
A Busy Leader in California Agriculture Nanette Simonian Nanette Simonian is a force in California agriculture. As the Marketing Development Manager at EarthSol and President-elect of California Women for Agriculture…
Nanette Simonian and California Women for Agriculture Take a Stand on Prop 50
…FFA’s Golden Owl Award, which recognizes exceptional agricultural educators across California. Nominations are now open for the 2025–26 awards, a joint effort between Nationwide Insurance and the California Farm Bureau….
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
Innovation and Collaboration Take Center Stage at FIRA 2025 Nathan Boyd (left) with Nick Papagni “the Ag Meter” at FIRA At the FIRA 2025 Agricultural Robotics Expo in Woodland, California,…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
Don Wagner A Conversation with Don Wagner: Candidate for California Secretary of State California’s upcoming election season brings fresh energy and new voices calling for reform. Among them is Don…
Don Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of California
…faster during wildfires. That’s the kind of practical, local innovation California needs more of.” When asked about the upcoming Proposition 50, Wagner warned that the measure could silence rural California….