…serious health alert: Valley Fever cases are rising across the Central Valley. Some are blaming climate change, but our hosts say the real culprit is a lack of water. Tune…
Rich Kreps Sounds Alarm on California’s Water Storage Failures
…“It’s a win-win-win.” As climate pressures mount, Kreps’ comments underscore the urgency of real, actionable solutions—not just talk and tunnel projects. Rich Kreps Sounds Alarm on California’s Water Storage Failures…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…— peaches, nectarines, plums — despite its perishability and short shelf life. This was no accident. Daniel credits smart timing, varietal innovation, and export demand — particularly from Taiwan —…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-06-25
…– it’s a vision for revitalizing California farmland while staying ahead of the game. Tune in to this fascinating conversation and gain insights on water-smart farming, sustainable innovation, and the…
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, has a discussion with Nick Anderson from Helena Agri-Enterprises about the mounting challenges farmers face in California…
Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out”
…ideal climate and fertile land. But according to Woolf, the state is actively diminishing its natural advantages. “If we’re really interested in keeping food prices low, we should be investing…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…into a full-on movement, blending innovation with advocacy, climate resilience, and economic revitalization for drought-stricken farmland. 🌱 A Legacy Planted in the Valley Woolf’s story begins in 1974, when his…
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…
Chronic Diseases Among Children Addressed in Report
…processes that impact national well-being. Both issues—the accelerated snowmelt and the policy debate over health and agriculture—illustrate the interconnectedness of climate, resource management, and public health. Addressing these challenges requires…
Western Mountain Snowpack Experiencing Accelerated Melting
…areas further north and south of the central Rockies, including Washington state, face an elevated risk of water shortages. This disparity underscores the ongoing challenges posed by climate variability and…
California Agriculture Faces Freight and Cost Pressures, Warns WGA President
…of a growing suite of economic burdens facing producers in the Golden State. Despite California’s unmatched scale in fresh produce production—dominating the U.S. market with its Mediterranean climate and crop…
Significant Agricultural Shift by Increasingly Growing Agave
…practices to California’s evolving climate conditions. The ability of agave to flourish with minimal irrigation makes it an appealing option in an era of increasing drought concerns. This strategic shift…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
…farmers will remain caught between restrictive policies and unpredictable climate conditions. These issues were highlighted in a segment introduced by Lorrie Boyer from AgNet West, shedding light on the complex…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
…agricultural issues. A major focus was Governor Gavin Newsom’s push to accelerate the Delta Conveyance Project, which aims to improve California’s water management. The proposal aims to tackle climate change,…