California Assemblyman Tangipa Calls for Ag Policy Reform, Water Security, and Common-Sense Leadership In a candid and wide-ranging interview with AgNet West, California Assembly District 8 representative Mr. David Tangipa…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-04-25
…the disconnect between state leadership and modern agriculture, especially in California, where farmland continues to be threatened by energy policy and water restrictions. The hosts highlight the enduring wisdom of…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…is someone in Sacramento thinking my water use isn’t beneficial and taking it away.” The Colorado River Battle Imperial Valley relies 100% on Colorado River water—no groundwater and virtually no…
Farming with Less Water: Leimgruber’s “Crop per Drop” Success
…water limitations—his operation receives just two inches of water a year. But despite these constraints, Andrew has managed to reduce his water use by 25 to 30 percent while increasing…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-02-25
…discusses how water cutbacks, state regulations, and rising costs are putting unprecedented strain on farmers. Despite receiving just two inches of rain per year, Leimgruber has reduced water usage by…
California Walnut Comeback: Norene’s Outlook
…time.” On the farming side, pest and water management remain critical. “It’s just about being diligent and staying ahead of the curve,” he said, noting that conditions so far have…
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Produce Safety Program (CDFA-PSP) hit the road this spring to support farmers and…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-30-25
…a bill that would allow solar installations on land protected under the Williamson Act by temporarily suspending its ag-use restriction. Westerlund argues that for growers who have lost surface water…
Advocating for Growers and Farmworkers in California Ag
…“We have an in-house counsel, a former judge, that deals with legal issues—OSHA, water, Department of Labor, state wage and hour,” Cunha said. “And we go out to the fields…
California Farmland at Risk from Solar Bill
…already threatening agricultural viability. “Water is the lifeblood of California agriculture,” Papagni emphasized. This year, California’s snowpack was an astounding 232% above average, yet farmers remain skeptical about long-term water…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…and cantaloupes. With 3,000 acres under management—half with irrigation rights—he’s seen the highs and lows of California farming, especially when it comes to water. “We used to grow rice and…
Delta Stressors Must Be Addressed for Water Reliability
…to discuss one of California agriculture’s most pressing issues: water. Delta Stressors Must Be Addressed for Water Reliability Jacobsen voiced a long-standing concern over the ongoing challenges facing the state’s…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25
AgNet News Hour: Joel Allen Talks West Side Farming, Water, and Raising an NFL Quarterback Today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour dives into California’s pressing ag issues, with a…
Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles
…of peaches, nectarines, plums, and blueberries globally—about the complex differences between farming on California’s east and west sides. Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles Jackson, who farms…