…Districts. These local organizations provided: Technical assistance for erosion control Funding for conservation equipment and structures Education on sustainable farming methods These districts remain a cornerstone of U.S. agricultural policy,…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
…investment. While California is the world’s fourth-largest economy, she argues that too much funding is directed toward coastal projects that provide little benefit to inland communities. Her goal is to…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…this would restore critical funding to small communities and prevent large corporations from draining local economies. She also criticized California’s failure to rebuild wildfire-damaged areas such as the Pacific Palisades,…
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
…Culotti addresses the California high-speed rail project, criticizing political delays and bureaucratic inefficiency. She stresses that competent contractors, federal and state funding, and fair compensation for affected farmers are crucial…
AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
…as a key asset for navigating agricultural policy. She plans to prioritize water management, infrastructure, and natural resources in rural communities, ensuring funding from Sacramento benefits the Central Valley, not…
How Ohio State University Was Founded: The Land-Grant History Behind the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College
…the state legislature. Each emphasized its history, infrastructure, and readiness to fulfill the land-grant mission. The debate was intense, reflecting the high stakes of receiving federal land, funding, and prestige….
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…Valley Water Blueprint estimates $5.2 billion needed for groundwater recharge, conveyance, and other water infrastructure projects. With California facing a budget deficit exceeding $18 billion, funding these initiatives remains a…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…operating freely. Increasing paperwork burdens take time away from actual farming. Water, Energy, and Affordability Pressures Groundwater restrictions are enforced ahead of SGMA 2040 benchmarks. Funding gaps prevent critical infrastructure…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…billions invested into the rail line with the massive impact that same funding could have had on drinking water systems, treatment facilities, and rural infrastructure. During his time in Congress,…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…harm local economies, reduce tax revenue, and threaten jobs. For example, water restrictions under SGMA could force farmland out of production, affecting both agriculture and municipal funding. Similarly, restrictions on…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…the CSU system, Western Growers, California Farm Bureau, and numerous innovation hubs across the Central Valley. Smart Investment and Farmer-Driven Solutions While more funding is flowing into ag tech than…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…we had a rational administration, a governor could bring in federal funding for water and infrastructure projects,” he said. “The right governor—one who uses executive authority effectively—could make a huge…
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
…Education Center, which recently received $30 million from the state to create a Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture—plus an additional $5 million in federal funding for equipment. “We’re…
Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
…connect with growers, get feedback, and come back next year with a viable prototype.” Investing in Innovation for Resilience The rise in venture funding across ag tech is no accident….