Karen Ross Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture California agriculture is facing one of the most pivotal moments in its history—and few understand that better than Karen…
California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Discusses Future of Farming, Water, and Regulation Challenges
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Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture
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Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…puzzle. From California Policy to National Leadership Before her current role, Moffitt served as Deputy Secretary and later Undersecretary at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Her work included:…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
Mike Johanns American agriculture is at a crossroads—and few voices carry more insight than former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, the former Nebraska governor, and now he’s the chairman of Ag…
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
…program also featured a continued in-depth interview with former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns, who provided insight into the broader forces shaping agriculture today. Johanns emphasized the importance of…
Mike Johanns Talks Farm Profitability, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
The March 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a compelling and wide-ranging interview with former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns, who offered insight into the economic challenges…
John Duarte Calls for Water Abundance in California
John Duarte (left) with “The Ag Meter”, Nick Papagni California agriculture has long faced uncertainty when it comes to water. But during a recent conversation on the Ag Meter, former…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
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Potter Valley Water Crisis: A Community Fighting for Survival
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Potter Valley Fight Escalates as Rich Brazil Warns California’s Water Future Is on the Line
…targets in California’s aggressive environmental agenda, and that rural communities are being treated as expendable. However, he expressed cautious optimism thanks to recent engagement from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke…
Potter Valley Dam Removal Threatens California Water Supply
…region’s water supply and devastate agriculture, public safety, and rural communities. On Ag Meter, Todd Lands, vice mayor and former mayor of Cloverdale, outlined why the Potter Valley Project is…
Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”
…was simple—if the state can do this to Potter Valley, it can do it to anyone. 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on Apple…
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
California Agriculture Takes Center Stage at the American Farm Bureau Convention Shannon Douglas with “the Ag Meter” at the AFBF Convention California agriculture took the national spotlight at the American…