…bit lower than it should.” A State Undermining Its Own Strengths California has long been known as one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, thanks to its…
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview
…Focus Hilton is especially passionate about issues impacting California’s agricultural sector and energy production in Kern County and the broader Central Valley. “A lot of the fixes are regulatory,” he…
Western Tree Nut Association Backs Expansion of Agricultural Chipping to Curb Emissions
…with regional stakeholders aims to ensure this proposal succeeds and becomes a model for sustainable agricultural development across California. Western Tree Nut Association Backs Expansion of Agricultural Chipping to Curb…
Can California Be Great Again? Steve Hilton Says “100%”
…in the agricultural sector. Facing the Legislature: A Realistic Strategy One of the most common concerns Hilton hears from voters is about legislative gridlock. With a Democratic supermajority in the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-04-25
…the highlights of today’s show is Nick’s conversation with Nick Anderson of Helena Agri Enterprises. Anderson’s deep roots in farming and his passion for the history of California’s agricultural pioneers…
Nick Anderson on Resilience in California Agriculture: “Being Uncomfortable Just Makes You Better”
…costs have reshaped the landscape for growers across the state. Coastal Farming: Innovation Under Pressure Perhaps the most striking example of California’s agricultural resilience is along the coast. Anderson points…
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
…reshaped California’s agricultural landscape—particularly on the west side of Fresno. With a career rooted in California farming, Wolf’s reflections offer a sobering look at what he describes as a prolonged…
New Bi-lingual Educational Video Released
To further assist growers, Coalition of Urban Rural Environmental Stewardship has released a new bi-lingual educational video featuring Dr. Douglas Amaral, a specialist in agricultural science. The video focuses on…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…environmentally sensitive—but that means they often require more frequent applications and closer monitoring, further increasing operational costs. Feeding the Nation Amid Mounting Pressures California’s agricultural might is unparalleled, producing more…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…the AgNet News Hour from AgNet West. It’s a jam-packed show that covers the pressing issues, inspiring interviews, and innovative ideas shaping California’s agricultural future. Rail Solutions and Tariff Updates…
Chronic Diseases Among Children Addressed in Report
…The report outlines recommendations for improving childhood nutrition, reducing exposure to harmful substances, and promoting healthier lifestyles. However, agricultural stakeholders argue that the omission of farmers overlooks a crucial perspective…
APHIS, CDFA Expand Citrus Greening Quarantine Area
…significant threat to California’s citrus industry, which is a vital part of the state’s agriculture. Researchers and agricultural officials continue to work on strategies for disease management, including biological control…
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Champions U.S. Ag in Rome
…U.S. exports. “It was a fantastic bilateral meeting,” Rollins stated. “We’re working on expanding markets for American products in a way that benefits both sides.” The trip marks another step…
American Agriculture History Minute: Believing in the Future of Agriculture
…their 1804 expedition. His instructions were to provide information on what he called agricultural paradises that are west of the Mississippi, and not only areas of land for crops and…