…holding policymakers accountable for water decisions that affect the state’s food supply. California agriculture, he says, still has tremendous potential—but solving the state’s water challenges will require collaboration, smart investments,…
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…
Growing the Future: Ag in the Classroom Reaches California Students
Amanda Fletcher Understanding where food comes from is something many students today rarely experience firsthand. That’s why programs like the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom are working to…
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…
Early American Farmers Move West After the Revolution
…Instead, the primary food source came from hunting. The forests west of the Appalachians were rich with wildlife, providing an essential supply of food for frontier families. Deer, wild turkeys,…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health
…event that takes students on a virtual journey through the farm-to-school process. The program will highlight produce operations, beef production, and school food service programs to show how food travels…
Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
A California Dairy Leader Speaks Marvin Mederios The dairy industry is constantly evolving, shaped by changing consumer demand, regulatory pressures, and innovation in food production. In a recent interview on…
Fresno’s Pappy’s Seasoning: A Family Legacy Built on Flavor
…trying to manufacture food products in California. Still, Eddie believes the state can remain a powerhouse for agriculture and food production with the right leadership and policies. Helping the Next…
A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour
…recognizable food brands Papagni will continue the conversation in the next episode, where Papulias shares recipes, cooking tips, and advice for entrepreneurs considering launching their own food businesses. 👉 Listen…
America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture
…their crops and livestock. Bringing food to market across vast stretches of undeveloped territory was costly and time-consuming. Poor roads, seasonal weather conditions, and limited infrastructure often meant that farmers…
Cannon Michael Highlights Farming Challenges; USDA’s Luke Lindberg Talks Trade Gains
…producing food in a highly regulated and resource-constrained environment, and the growing demand for those products in global markets. As Michael noted, farmers remain optimistic by necessity—but long-term success will…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…Area Michael says diversification helps reduce risk while also allowing the farm to produce food people actually enjoy eating. “It’s fun to grow things that we like to share with…
Ethnicity’s Role in Early American Agriculture
…accustomed to maximizing productivity from limited acreage. When they arrived in America, they encountered a much more abundant land supply. Rather than abandoning their old-world methods, they adapted them. Their…
Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
…conditions improve later in the season. Michael noted that water supply uncertainty is only one piece of the puzzle. Farmers must also navigate fluctuating commodity prices, unpredictable weather, labor costs,…