…offer a refreshing perspective. From water and freight challenges to the future of farming, Anderson’s insights remind us how much we owe to the generations who paved the way —…
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
…battle for water security. Stuart Wolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture A Career Defined by a Constant Fight for Water “I can’t remember a day where…
CDFA Urges Growers to Renew Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Certification
…(IMP) coursework, focused on sustainable irrigation and nitrogen practices. These educational courses offer critical guidance on optimizing water and nutrient use—an essential step in boosting productivity while safeguarding the environment….
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…is unreliable. And the regulatory environment just keeps getting tougher.” 💧 The Water Crisis That Won’t Quit Woolf doesn’t mince words about California’s water policy. “We’ve been fighting this battle…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…than 50% of the nation’s food. Yet, access to water and available acreage is shrinking. “Growers can’t plant the way they used to. They’ve got to shift water from one…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…Change with Steve Hilton In a compelling interview, gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton lays out his vision for turning California around — from water allocation woes to stifling labor regulations. Hear…
California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance
…also compounds these issues. “California produces over 50 percent of the nation’s food,” Anderson states. Yet water scarcity and reduced acreage due to irrigation challenges are limiting growers’ abilities to…
Western Mountain Snowpack Experiencing Accelerated Melting
…May, raises concerns about water availability. Snowpack serves as a natural reservoir, gradually releasing water throughout the warmer months to sustain rivers and reservoirs. However, premature melting could disrupt this…
How Westside Water Allocations Are Leaving Farmers Dry
California’s Westside farmers are once again caught in a cycle of uncertainty as water allocations remain unpredictable—despite full reservoirs and years of strong snowfall. According to AgNet West’s Nick Papagni,…
Significant Agricultural Shift by Increasingly Growing Agave
…the primary ingredient in tequila and mezcal, is gaining popularity among farmers looking for alternatives to water-intensive crops like almonds. This transition is largely motivated by California’s persistent water management…
Latest Projections for California 2024-2025 Valencia Orange Crop Released
…nationwide. The findings indicate shifts in California’s citrus production dynamics, influenced by factors such as weather conditions, water availability, and agricultural practices. As growers adapt to these changes, the industry…
Steve Hilton Discusses Fixing California Water Issue
Talking with Steve Hilton, who’s running for governor of the state of California. I asked Steve, how do we fix the water issue in California so farmers get water and…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…Great. What about our water? You know, Trumpy Trump said, hey, we need to do two things. We want voter ID, and we want to turn the water back on….
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
…availability and quality of irrigation. Those in districts with historically decent water allocations are finding some crops, like almonds, rebounding quite well. This resurgence is partly due to increased demand…