…mess think they can fix it.” Papagni nodded. The two agreed that Proposition 50 would accelerate job losses, worsen the water crisis, and weaken rural labor markets. “It’ll be a…
Shannon Douglass Doubles Down on Prop 50 Opposition
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Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
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Mando Perez of Semios Named CAPCA Member of the Year
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California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
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Corey Broad of Avid Water on California’s Fixable Water Crisis
The October 6 edition of the AgNet News Hour put the spotlight on California’s most pressing issue: water. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Corey Broad, agronomic sales manager…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…crops, fruits, vegetables. Agriculture needs energy, water, fewer regulations, and labor laws that work. What agriculture needs, everybody needs.” Her vision even extends to creative ways to highlight agriculture’s value:…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
In order Left to Right -Nick Papagni, “AgMeter”, Kalem Barsarian-Retired and longtime President of the Raisin Bargaining Association (RBA) and former President of Lion Raisins, Mark McCormick, President and CEO…
Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward
The October 2 edition of the AgNet News Hour was dedicated to the raisin industry — past, present, and future. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with three…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue in signing a beef trade agreement with China. The experience gave him a first-hand view of the abundance and diversity of American agriculture. From small…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…a stronger footing than before. A Business Approach to Agriculture Policy Kreps praised former President Trump’s business background, arguing that it brought a practical approach to agriculture and trade policy….
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…is on issues with direct impact: labor, trade, and the Farm Bill. California’s dependence on seasonal and immigrant labor makes workforce policy a constant priority. Trade agreements influence everything from…
California Farm Bureau’s Shannon Douglas Tackles Prop 50, Farm Bill, and the Future of Farming
The September 26 edition of the AgNet News Hour closed out the week with one of the state’s most important agricultural voices. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Shannon…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
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