…and water allocations—especially as climate-driven changes cause snow to melt earlier than in the past. Planning for the Future Starts Now Weimer stresses that California tends to plan only after…
California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
…cool spring and mild summer across much of California. Instead of battling extreme heat, vineyards had time—allowing grapes to ripen slowly and evenly. The harvest wrapped up later than average…
Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…the introduction of safety measures like pasteurization and sterilized glass bottles. These innovations made milk widely accessible and safe for consumers. National Milk Day is an opportunity to highlight milk’s…
AgNet News Hour: Farming, Freight & Market Reality
…most eye-opening segments focuses on the freight crisis, where ultra-low trucking rates, unsafe licensing practices, and underregulated operators are driving down margins and raising serious safety concerns across agriculture. This…
Janae Wallace: Miss Rodeo California’s Year of Dedication and Impact
…marching bands or standing for the American flag, but she is rock solid in a rodeo performance,” Janae explains. Understanding her horse’s abilities ensures both safety and performance excellence in…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
…not plan to permanently relocate to Sacramento. Staying connected to the farm and her community is vital to her sense of balance and perspective. She acknowledged that serving as a…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…found is striking: most mayors operate in a bipartisan, pragmatic way, often working long hours for little or no pay. Regardless of party, they share the same priorities—public safety and…
The Louisiana Purchase: How Thomas Jefferson Secured America’s Agricultural Future
…agricultural history. Conclusion: A Defining Moment in U.S. History What began as a plan to secure a single port became a defining moment for the United States. The Louisiana Purchase…
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…replacing speculation with verified data. The firm also maps almonds, walnuts, pistachios, prunes, avocados, and other crops, tracking acreage, crop age, removals, and new plantings. This information supports both production…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…Association (CCGGA): ccgga.org 2026 is an election year—growers need to be heard in policy and voting decisions. Regulatory Challenges Rodenticide restrictions: Proposed DPR rules may limit usage, affecting food safety…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…Heat-tolerant avocado trees from Duarte Nurseries could expand production deeper into the Central Valley. Organic growers continue advancing automation, soil health, and certification practices. Researchers are working on self-fertilizing wheat,…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…addressing them. In his role, Little works closely with legislators and regulators on public policy issues that affect farm employers, particularly around employment laws, wages, hours, overtime, training, safety, and…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…of California-grown produce for consumers, even during holiday seasons. Tyson Foods Cattle Packing Closure and Industry Impact A major story covered was the closure of Tyson Foods’ cattle packing plant…
“Marco Polo” BBQ Turkey
…use indirect heat when cooking/smoking the turkey. This requires heating one area of your BBQ and placing the turkey on the opposite side. When the lid of the BBQ is…