…quality rivals hand-picking. Inside the winery, systems like automated pump-overs and rotary screens will streamline production and reduce labor intensity. A Transitional Era with Opportunity Karavidas framed this moment as…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…costs Lower production costs Easier global export models California, meanwhile, pays: Higher wages Higher regulatory costs More expensive production inputs Karavidas’s solution: Rapid mechanization and automation over the next 3–5…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Indigenous Roots to 19th-Century Farming
…stewardship. When European settlers arrived, they introduced new crops—most notably watermelon—which added diversity to the region’s agricultural production. This exchange of crops and knowledge became an important part of early…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…biggest challenge for California agriculture. Groundwater restrictions under SGMA are forcing growers to reduce pumping immediately, leaving some permanent crops unwatered and pushing land out of production. The San Joaquin…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…and crop protection. Sustainable pest management: Phase-out of priority pesticides by 2050 raises concerns about balanced advisory representation. Automation hurdles: Driverless tractors face restrictions under OSHA rules, despite driverless cars…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…U.S. Rising production costs, increasing demand for artificial trees, and regulatory hurdles continue to pressure the traditional tree market. A California tree grower is expected to join the show soon…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…preserving agricultural land and supporting local growers—especially the small farmers who form the backbone of the state’s food system. Butte County’s Top Crops and Diverse Production Ag Meter circled back…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…on global almond production (expected to climb nearly 10%), and the strong performance of California’s tree nut industries following a near-perfect growing season. Cecil previews Grower Day on December 3…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…that, while well-intentioned, fail to consider the practical realities of running a farm and supporting rural communities. Labor and Food Production Challenges California grows roughly a third of the fresh…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…Immigration in California Agriculture The discussion addressed labor challenges, including immigration policies affecting farm workers. California agriculture relies on a stable workforce for food production, environmental protection, and rural community…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
California agriculture is facing unprecedented challenges, from water scarcity to rising production costs. Yet innovators like Stuart Woolf of Woolf Farms and Processing are finding ways to adapt and thrive….
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…of future growers. One example: Duarte’s ambition to bring avocado production to California’s Central Valley—a bold move that could extend the state’s avocado season and reshape a key market dominated…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…1968.” That moment became the foundation of what would ultimately become Jacobs Farms/Del Cabo’s lifelong commitment to organic production. Diverse Crops, Diverse Regions Today, Jacobs Farms grows a wide range…