California’s agricultural industry has long been recognized as one of the world’s most productive food-producing regions, but according to California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, state government has spent years making…
Keely Covello Talks Potter Valley, Water, and California’s Future with The Ag Meter
…and Covello’s ongoing advocacy for rural communities. If you care about California agriculture, water security, or the future of the state’s farming communities, this is an interview worth hearing. Keely…
How Irrigation Revolutionized American Farming
…years. Early farmers in Asia and Africa developed irrigation techniques to move water from rivers and other natural sources to their crops, allowing them to grow food in regions where…
Land O’Lakes Invests in Tulare to Meet Growing Demand for Dairy Protein
…a wide variety of cheese products for retail, foodservice, and ingredient markets. Many consumers enjoy Land O’Lakes ingredients every day without realizing the cooperative supplies products used by numerous food…
The Three Revolutions That Transformed American Agriculture
…and growing global food demands. Continuing the Evolution of Agriculture Each of these three agricultural revolutions built upon the one before it. From horse-powered machinery to gasoline engines, hybrid seed…
California Raisin Legend Kalem Barsarian Sounds the Alarm on the Industry’s Future
…Raisins, international agricultural consultant, and lifelong raisin grower, Barsarian has witnessed the industry’s rise to global dominance—and now its dramatic transformation. In a candid interview with “The Ag Meter” Nick…
California Raisin Industry Faces Crossroads as Veteran Leader Calls for Change
…has fallen from roughly 280,000 acres in 2000 to about 100,000 acres, reflecting shifting consumer demand, higher production costs, and increased global competition. “People are not eating as much dried…
Gloria Romero Outlines Vision for California Agriculture, Water, and the Golden State’s Future
…challenges facing agriculture. “Our family farms are worth fighting for,” she said, emphasizing that agriculture remains foundational to California’s economy and food security. Looking Ahead Romero acknowledged that meaningful reform…
Gloria Romero Highlights Education and Agriculture in Part 2 of AgNet News Hour Interview
…emphasis on supporting food production through practical policies involving water, housing, education and regulation. Throughout the interview, she argued that maintaining a strong agricultural economy requires long-term investment in rural…
Gloria Romero Outlines Agriculture Priorities for California’s Future
…She argued that state leaders should focus on policies that allow farming operations to remain competitive while continuing to produce food for California and the nation. Another topic during the…
California Winegrape Growers Fight for Fairness Amid Industry Challenges
…the state’s agricultural crown jewels, producing approximately 80 percent of all American wine while ranking fourth in the world behind only Italy, France, and Spain. Yet despite its global reputation,…
California Almond Outlook Brightens as Global Demand Stays Strong
…while covering at least part of their accumulated interest.” Global Markets Continue Driving California Almonds International demand remains the backbone of California’s almond industry. Toor traveled to India specifically to…
Sunny Toor Sees Strong Demand as California Almond Harvest Nears
California’s almond industry is entering the 2026 harvest with optimism as strong global demand, stable prices, and a slightly smaller crop position growers for another successful marketing year. On today’s…
University of California Studies Find Gray Wolves Increasing Stress on California Cattle
…University of California studies showing that gray wolves are relying heavily on cattle as a food source while also contributing to elevated stress levels in livestock herds. The findings add…























