…for solutions. His message is simple: if policymakers don’t understand farming, someone has to show up and explain it. That disconnect is at the heart of many of California’s issues….
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…the complexities farmers face every day—from water issues to labor shortages to market pressures. A Message to the Industry Moffitt closed the interview with a powerful message: Agriculture is a…
California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?
…to rely more heavily on groundwater—often at unsustainable prices. When commodity prices can’t keep up, the financial strain becomes overwhelming. And ultimately, those costs don’t stay on the farm—they reach…
Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
The AgNet News Hour continued its in-depth conversation with Nisei Farmers League President Manuel Cunha, focusing on one of agriculture’s most pressing issues: labor, immigration, and the future of the…
Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture
…issues. The strong turnout highlighted agriculture’s tight-knit community—but the tone shifted dramatically when conversation turned to allegations involving Cesar Chavez. Cunha described feeling “deeply disappointed” by claims that Chavez engaged…
California Cattle Industry Faces Predator and Policy Challenges; Katie Roberti Continues Conversation on Wolves and Ranching
…time, issues like invasive pests, border closures affecting cattle movement, and global market pressures are adding complexity to an already demanding business. Roberti emphasized the importance of education and outreach…
California Cattle Industry Faces Growing Pressure; Katie Roberti Discusses Wolves, Water, and Policy Challenges
…evolving landscape. One of the most pressing issues discussed was the rapid expansion of wolf populations in Northern California. While wolves have been present for over a decade, recent activity…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…demand issues, with reports of unharvested grapes and even vineyards being removed to rebalance supply. It’s a stark reminder that agriculture is cyclical—but also evolving. Why Profitability Is the Key…
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
…credits, which Johanns says can provide meaningful financial relief for growers. Farmers may be able to amend prior tax returns to claim credits, potentially bringing much-needed capital back into their…
Mike Johanns Talks Farm Profitability, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…governor, senator, and ag leader to address issues impacting producers across California and the nation. Johanns made it clear that while some sectors of agriculture are performing well, many farmers…
The Hard Lessons of the Great Plains: Early Settler Struggles
…created high financial risks and left many families on the brink of ruin. Financial Strain and Social Response The economic toll of farming on the Plains was immense. Many settlers…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
…on water supply issues and the impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). During the interview, Vanden Heuvel explained how SGMA and groundwater sustainability plans are reshaping agriculture across…
The Rise of Open Range Ranching on the Great Plains
…this era. Seeing the potential for profits in the rapidly growing beef industry, investors from Britain poured money into large-scale ranches across the American West. Their financial backing helped expand…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
California agriculture sits at the center of some of the state’s most important policy debates—water supply, infrastructure, energy, and the future of farming. Those issues took center stage on the…