…Solar on Farmland Bianco offered blunt criticism of AB-1156, questioning the wisdom of converting productive farmland into solar infrastructure. “Throwing in solar panels and farming in the same conversation—you’ve got…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…diseases is another cornerstone of the plan. USDA will enhance biosecurity protocols and monitoring systems to keep U.S. livestock and crops safe. 7. Protecting Critical Infrastructure From farms to food…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…ruined by solar infrastructure “will never be the same again.” A Reluctant Candidate—but a Committed One Despite his love for his current role, Bianco said he’s running because the state…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…Citing decades of stalled infrastructure projects, Hilton emphasized that California has “all the water we need” but lacks the leadership to store and distribute it effectively. He called for immediate…
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
…Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, and California Governor Gavin Newsom—urging them to coordinate on water policy reforms. Their goal: to align regulatory frameworks and accelerate infrastructure improvements that could…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-10-25
…a businessman and longtime supporter of agriculture, lays out his vision to revitalize California by reducing regulation, restoring water infrastructure, and protecting farmland from being converted into subsidized solar developments….
America’s First Turnpike Sparked Rural Expansion in 1794
…this road—made of broken stone and gravel—marked a major turning point in transportation infrastructure. A Road That Opened the West The turnpike was privately built, and although primitive by modern…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
…production costs continue to climb and market volatility challenges grower profitability. The funding is aimed at helping producers stay afloat and reinvest in vital on-farm infrastructure, labor, and crop quality…
Ethanol Production Nears Full Capacity in U.S.
…significant leap that signals continued investment in infrastructure and strong policy support for biofuels. Despite this growth, the ethanol sector has generally maintained an average utilization rate of 90%, suggesting…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…of Oakland, a critical hub for agricultural trade. Delegates engaged in conversations around logistics, export processes, and how infrastructure can support more efficient trade partnerships. At the Almond Board of…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…Phoenix, Tucson, and Las Vegas.” A Call for Innovation in Water Infrastructure Rather than fighting over the existing water supply, Leimgruber believes California must think big. “Why can’t we be…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-30-25
…water infrastructure and restoring full allocations to the people who feed the nation? Josh and Nick question whether the supposed environmental benefits of solar are as clear-cut as presented. From…
California Farmland at Risk from Solar Bill
…availability. Many blame government mismanagement, citing that none of the $7.5 billion from 2014’s Proposition 1—intended for water storage—has been spent on actual infrastructure. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins weighed…
California Farming at a Crossroads
…a region widely opposed to it — and one that relies heavily on uninterrupted farmland and water infrastructure. “This is probably the one area in the state that’s against the…