…particularly the diversion of water for environmental purposes. He noted that while these efforts aimed to support ecological health, they have not yielded the intended environmental benefits. Instead, the burden…
Nick Anderson on Resilience in California Agriculture: “Being Uncomfortable Just Makes You Better”
…While regions like Orange County have lost farmland to housing developments, agriculture remains a persistent and powerful force. But it’s not without its challenges—rising regulatory pressure, environmental restrictions, and increasing…
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…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…for decades. And we’ve largely lost. We can’t convince the state to invest in infrastructure or balance environmental needs with food production.” Even with historic snowfall, Woolf says, the state…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…The pressure to increase efficiency while battling regulatory, environmental, and economic challenges is immense. “You can’t farm like Grandpa did,” says Anderson. “Soil varies, climate varies, and political challenges add…
Western Mountain Snowpack Experiencing Accelerated Melting
…the need for effective water management strategies. Courtesy of the EPA Western Mountain Snowpack Experiencing Accelerated Melting Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
Unlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition Strategies
…feed quality — that impact your cows every day. Discover how to manage these challenges with strategies like targeted feed adjustments, environmental controls, and Purina’s specialized products and on-farm support….
How Westside Water Allocations Are Leaving Farmers Dry
…the ocean. Environmental policies are crippling our ability to farm.” The call is growing louder for reforms that balance environmental priorities with the practical needs of agriculture. Until then, Westside…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-02-25
…from Moreda Family Farms in Petaluma. Her fifth-generation family farm is under threat from well-funded environmental groups — a real-life David versus Goliath tale that will leave you inspired and…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…EPA. The debate is linked to the recent MAHA report, which highlights environmental toxins, including chemicals used in agriculture. Concerns include the potential for state-specific regulations to disrupt the ag…
Significant Agricultural Shift by Increasingly Growing Agave
…to benefit from both economic and environmental advantages. Experts suggest that if the trend continues, California could emerge as a significant domestic producer of agave-based spirits, potentially rivaling traditional agave-growing…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
…allocation becomes increasingly strained, farmers face growing uncertainty about their ability to irrigate crops and maintain productivity. Beyond infrastructure, regulatory hurdles present additional obstacles. Puglia argues that certain environmental regulations,…
Candidate Hilton: Changes that Could Be Made in California Agriculture
…CARB the air resources board the pesticide control board the state water resources agency CalGEM (Geologic Energy Management Division) that regulates oil drilling and so on. I think that people…
California Ag Markets Experiencing Mixed Recovery After Tariff Disruption
…varied, with performance differing across commodities and regions. While almonds have demonstrated resilience and recovery, other crops face distinct economic and environmental factors that shape their market trajectory. Changing weather…
