…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….
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
…cut input costs, labor needs, and environmental impact all at once. Ecorobotix recently raised $150 million in funding to expand its U.S. operations and announced plans to begin assembling products in America…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…state funding cuts, UC ANR is revitalizing its footprint through innovation to meet growers’ needs. “Our goal,” Youtsey explains, “is to keep farming vibrant here in California and continue responding…
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…“The $250 million they’re using is actually Prop 36’s money—the anti-crime bill. Voters said yes to Prop 36 to stop crazy crime, but instead of funding that, Newsom took the…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…the next generation of leaders in agriculture. However, Kester warns that funding remains a concern. “We just have to make sure the funding doesn’t go away for the program across…
Lisa Kerr Warns of Policy Threats and Fights for California Farmers
…own experiences in Taft to the struggles farmers now face. She explained how state and federal policies, backed by billions in grant funding, have deliberately targeted industries like oil, gas,…