…a region widely opposed to it — and one that relies heavily on uninterrupted farmland and water infrastructure. “This is probably the one area in the state that’s against the…
“My Job Depends on AG”: California’s Farming Backbone
…and land use battles, California agriculture is at a crossroads. Now more than ever, showing support for ag means standing up for those who feed the world. 👉 Keep the…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…Sacramento processing plant. Nick and Josh discuss what the consolidation means for employees, land use, and ag manufacturing in California. Finally, freight, fuel, and trade frustrations take the spotlight. With…
Foreign Land Ownership Sparks Concern Among California Farmers
Foreign Land Ownership Sparks Concern Among California Farmers Imperial Valley Grower Andrew Leimgruber Backs Trump Push to Limit China’s Farmland Buys Andrew Leimgruber, a farmer from California’s Imperial Valley, is…
California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes Back
…state’s most fertile lands. Financially pressuring farmers who still owe taxes and mortgages on unproductive land. Changing laws to make solar the most viable—if not the only—option for that land….
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
Today on AgNet News Hour: Pork Policy, Labor Pressure, Solar Land Fights, and Father’s Day in the Fields As we roll into Father’s Day weekend, the AgNet News Hour brings…
Addressing Wolf-Livestock Conflicts: California’s Innovative Approach
…the livelihoods of those who work the land. In conclusion, the CDFW’s innovative approach to managing livestock depredations by gray wolves is a promising step toward achieving coexistence between ranchers…
Fighting for the Future: Petaluma Dairy Farmer Speaks Out on Land Threats
…NGOs and land acquisition groups is actively working to displace long-standing farming families from the region under the pretense of environmental preservation. Fighting for the Future: Petaluma Dairy Farmer Speaks…
Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland
…described how his family business is adapting by repurposing land once used for crops. “Some of our nation’s most diverse and productive farmland is now covered with solar panels.” —…
American Agriculture History Minute: Why a Farmland Auction Draws a Crowd
…History Minute looks into why a farmland auction usually draws a good-sized crowd. American Agriculture History Minute: Why a Farmland Auction Draws a Crowd But, on a bitter, cold February morning…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…the business means navigating complex tariff landscapes. While tariffs pose challenges, Daniel sees diversification as key. Trade policy with China and Peru has impacted certain markets, but opportunities elsewhere —…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
Today on AgNet News Hour: Pork Policy, Labor Pressure, Solar Land Fights, and Father’s Day in the Fields As we roll into Father’s Day weekend, the AgNet News Hour brings…
Stuart Woolf: “Farmers Are the Greatest Environmentalists We Have”
“Farmers don’t just grow food — they safeguard the land for the next generation.” — AgNet West In a compelling interview on AgNet West, Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter,” sat…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…In addition to freight, farmers face other burdens—chief among them, the ongoing water crisis and increased land regulation. “California is at a breaking point,” Foglio warned. “Water. Freight. Land. It’s…