…California’s water crisis. “Water storage would mean more water for farms, homes, recreation—and it would even support clean energy and air conditioning demands as we move toward electrification,” Kreps said….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
…how ongoing water allocation battles are hurting California growers. Learn how he’s navigating water cutbacks and still managing a record-breaking pistachio season. From 55% water allocations to pistachio harvest insights,…
Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side Farmers Just a Myth?
…California farmers—especially those on the state’s west side. When asked if farmers would ever see increased water access, Woolfe’s response was stark: Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
…a segment not to miss! We wrap up the hour with Dave Puglia, President of Western Growers Association, who discusses California’s ongoing water issues and how international trade policy is…
American Agriculture History Minute: Why a Farmland Auction Draws a Crowd
…in 2025, temperatures outside in central Iowa nearly zero, a group so large it was standing room only. Why? They were watching an Iowa farm change hands for the first…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…— including himself — have sometimes adapted better to California’s water regulations than those on the east side. Constantly changing SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) rules have created instability, particularly…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…places in the world that can grow what we do.” 🔧 What Needs to Change? Kreps calls for common-sense reforms: Investment in water storage Realignment of water allocation timelines with…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-06-25
…a bold idea: farming agave – a water-sipping crop that could transform the west side of Fresno County. In the face of persistent water challenges, Stuart shares how agave could…
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
…climate hurdles — they’re also grappling with increasing political and regulatory pressures. But that hasn’t stopped them from getting creative, especially when it comes to water use. Anderson highlights the…
California Farmers Gain Water Access
The Bureau of Reclamation has announced an increase in 2025 water supply allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors south of California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta. The updated allocations reflect improved…
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…
Honoring Agricultural Roots: Nick Anderson Reflects on Valley Farming Legacy
…San Joaquin Valley and the pioneers—those who led the water movement and built the big farming families of the West Side—you’re missing a huge part of what makes this region…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-05-25
…neither are we. You’ll hear how Stuart is exploring innovative solutions like agave to weather California’s tough water situation. Listen in now! Click below to hear the full episode and…
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview
…explained. “Kicking out the ideologues at agencies like CARB, the Pesticide Control Board, and the State Water Resources Agency—that alone would make a huge difference.” He believes that with strong…