Woolf Farming

From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story

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…is being shaped by the next generation. Wiley Woolf is leading sustainability efforts, focusing on water conservation, soil health, air quality, solar energy, and pollinator habitats. His work reflects a…

California

Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California

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…while reducing long-term restrictions. Beyond dredging, Ring called for a shift away from a conservation-only mindset. Urban water use, he noted, has remained nearly flat for decades despite massive population…

Sonoma County

Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement

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…award winners (Farm Bureau Hall of Fame, Luther Burbank Conservation Award, Farm Family of the Year, and Friend of Farm Bureau). This is on July 9th at La Crema Estates…

california farmers

California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention

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…crops—especially specialty crops—was encouraging for producers who often feel overlooked. During a specialty crops session Douglas moderated, USDA, RMA, and NRCS officials discussed practical improvements to insurance and conservation programs….

Harriet Strong

Harriet Strong: Visionary Behind Hoover Dam and Water Conservation

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Harriet Strong: Pioneer of Water Conservation and the Vision Behind Hoover Dam AI image created by ChatGPT A Visionary for Water Management In 1885, Harriet Strong conducted a groundbreaking study…

California

AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026

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…of balancing conservation efforts with the practical realities faced by the agricultural community. Next, the conversation shifts to the California wine industry, featuring insights from Allison Jordan of the Wine…

California

AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Grapes, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, U.S-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA), Wine

…of balancing conservation efforts with the practical realities faced by the agricultural community. Next, the conversation shifts to the California wine industry, featuring insights from Allison Jordan of the Wine…

California

AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer

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…feel with regulatory hurdles, inadequate mitigation tools, and the ongoing challenge of balancing wildlife conservation with the realities of food production and rural livelihoods. From there, the conversation widens to…