…with water—a perennial crisis in California. Billions in taxpayer-approved funds for water storage projects, including Proposition 1, have yet to produce meaningful results. Farmers across the Central Valley are struggling…
Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California
…and everyday goods. For farmers, the message was clear: just like water and labor, freight is a cornerstone of California agriculture. Without affordable, reliable trucking, the state’s farm economy cannot…
Edward Ring Brings Water Solutions to the AgNet News Hour
The September 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour wrapped up the week with powerful insights into California’s most pressing issue: water. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Edward…
California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
A Crisis of Scarcity California’s ongoing water crisis is forcing farmers, cities, and communities into impossible trade-offs. On a recent interview with Nick Papagni, Edward Ring, Director, Water and Energy…
Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag
…business. He made water his top campaign issue, calling California’s shortages a “manmade problem” caused by poor storage and infrastructure. Zacky argued the state must invest in reservoirs, desalinization, and…
Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy
…in the Central Valley: “Where water flows, life grows…without water, these towns are over, from restaurants all the way up. Water means jobs.” Assemblyman David Tangipa’s advocacy is a powerful…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…and permanent crops. But despite the land’s potential, water scarcity remains a barrier. “It’s a perfect place to farm if we could get the water,” Malanca noted, highlighting ongoing challenges…
Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
…themselves, the Freeman family has long prioritized soil and water health. Fifteen years ago, they stopped using non-organic inputs, and today their estate vineyards are certified organic. Their third vineyard,…
California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers
…deficit, mismanaged funds, and water policy failures threatening the backbone of the state’s farming economy. He criticized the state’s spending on the high-speed rail project, already more than 400% over…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
…unique pressures: Water availability: With land spread across five water districts, Barcellos explains that allocations often come too late to make effective planting decisions. Even in good rainfall years, much…
My Job Depends on Ag: How a Grassroots Sticker Campaign Grew Into a Movement Supporting California Agriculture
…of educating the public that food doesn’t come from grocery stores—it begins with farmers who need water, land, and support to keep producing the safest, highest-quality food in the world….
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…are revisiting Native American practices for inspiration. As farming faces the challenges of climate change, soil depletion, and water scarcity, Indigenous methods offer valuable lessons: Controlled Burns: Now used in…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…risk as housing developments expand and groundwater regulations tighten under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Farmers must achieve groundwater sustainability by 2040, a shift that will force tough decisions…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
…efforts have forced many to confront those inequities. Regulatory Burdens and Water Policy Matoian reflected on how California’s regulatory environment has shifted over the decades, calling it “death by a…