…Douglas, president of the California Farm Bureau, for a wide-ranging conversation on water, regulation, trade, and the survival of California’s family farms. Douglas, a former FFA member and now a…
Illinois River History: Gateway to Agriculture and Trade
A Vital Waterway in the Heart of the Midwest The Illinois River has long been an essential part of America’s agricultural history. Stretching 273 miles, the river begins at the…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
California Trucking Battles: Regulations, Costs, and the Future of Freight Freight at the Center of Agriculture Challenges In California, agriculture discussions often revolve around water and labor, but freight has…
Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
…agriculture, Papagni highlighted the challenges facing Central Valley farmers. Rios pointed to water policy as a critical issue. He emphasized the importance of advancing long-delayed water projects such as Temperance…
Mike Harvey: Farming, Faith & Leading California’s Youth
…farming life. But despite generations of farming, the Harvey family eventually made the difficult decision to sell their land. The challenges of regulations, water restrictions, labor costs, and mounting expenses…
Mike Harvey and Lorenzo Rios Share Powerful Stories on AgNet News Hour
…family’s long history in farming. Regulations, water shortages, and rising labor costs ultimately forced them out of land ownership, a story familiar to many Valley farmers. “We sold that property……
Colorado River: Lifeline of the American West
…Supplying Water to Millions Beyond its scenic beauty, the Colorado River is indispensable to life and industry in the West. It provides water to more than 40 million people, making…
Lisa Kerr Warns of Policy Threats and Fights for California Farmers
…timber, and now agriculture. “They strategically go after landowners who are asset heavy and relentlessly pursue them until they get every last dime,” she warned. Water was a central theme…
California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges
…with water—a perennial crisis in California. Billions in taxpayer-approved funds for water storage projects, including Proposition 1, have yet to produce meaningful results. Farmers across the Central Valley are struggling…
Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California
…and everyday goods. For farmers, the message was clear: just like water and labor, freight is a cornerstone of California agriculture. Without affordable, reliable trucking, the state’s farm economy cannot…
Edward Ring Brings Water Solutions to the AgNet News Hour
The September 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour wrapped up the week with powerful insights into California’s most pressing issue: water. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Edward…
California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
A Crisis of Scarcity California’s ongoing water crisis is forcing farmers, cities, and communities into impossible trade-offs. On a recent interview with Nick Papagni, Edward Ring, Director, Water and Energy…
Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag
…business. He made water his top campaign issue, calling California’s shortages a “manmade problem” caused by poor storage and infrastructure. Zacky argued the state must invest in reservoirs, desalinization, and…
Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy
…in the Central Valley: “Where water flows, life grows…without water, these towns are over, from restaurants all the way up. Water means jobs.” Assemblyman David Tangipa’s advocacy is a powerful…