…a truly abundant water year, something in the range of 120% to 150% of average. If those conditions materialize, he said, the region is ready to capture as much water…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…issues—water, labor, and regulation—but the complexity of each has skyrocketed,” he said. “It’s more difficult to farm today than it’s ever been, but we keep finding ways to adapt.” Representing…
Edward Ring Wraps Up: California’s Path to Prosperity Lies in Facts, Not Fear
The November 10 edition of the AgNet News Hour wrapped up a powerful two-part series with Edward Ring, Director of Energy and Water Policy at the California Policy Center, whose…
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
…undermine if you have more water.” He explained that a healthy water system can benefit both people and nature. “If we had so much water, we didn’t know what to…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
…in supporting farming.” Water Stewardship and Advocacy Water remains one of California agriculture’s most pressing challenges. Nanette described how CWA actively monitors and advocates for water-related legislation, acknowledging the tough…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…pointed directly to water mismanagement as the root of much of the state’s agricultural distress. Wagner recounted his time in the state assembly, where he worked on a major water…
Don Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of California
…policy, not bad luck, that’s hurting California.” He emphasized that water is at the center of nearly every issue facing the state. “We have simply failed to manage our water…
Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
…and uses far less water — key advantages in regions facing drought and water restrictions. “We use 80% less water,” Hartman said. “We usually spray two to three times more…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…world.” The Water Crisis and Political Obstacles Despite its natural advantages, California’s best agricultural regions—especially on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley—still struggle with unreliable water access. Toor…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…work today. Preparing for Tomorrow’s Farming Jacobsen understands that the challenges facing agriculture — water regulations, labor shortages, transportation costs, and environmental pressures — require new thinking. “What we’re doing…
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
…opened the show with a call to “take care of today’s farming before tomorrow’s farming,” stressing that growers must survive regulatory and water challenges before they can embrace full automation….
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…crisis. “You can’t expect California farmers to compete with countries where water, labor, and safety standards are nowhere near ours,” McGill said. Papagni added that it’s time for grocery chains…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…out that California growers face serious and immediate pressures: Water scarcity Land access issues Labor shortages Increasing regulatory burdens Farmers need help now, but they also need the tools and…