…today. At the same time, the company is embracing modern agriculture: Precision irrigation and soil monitoring Targeted pest control instead of whole-field spraying Expanding organic production These innovations reflect a…
Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”
…by overregulation. Instead, he advocates for reducing restrictions to allow the agricultural sector to thrive. Restoring Agriculture as California’s Top Priority California agriculture, once the undisputed backbone of the state’s…
California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview
…innovations are being combined with organic acids and biological inputs to improve plant health and efficiency. A Call for Common Sense—and Appreciation Throughout the interview, Kreps returns to one central…
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…depends on what happens right now. A Fifth-Generation Farm Rooted in Resilience Moffitt grew up in Winters, California, on her family’s organic walnut farm—land that represents over a century of…
Farmland Protection and Farm Transition Take Focus in AgNet News Hour Interview
…the critical need to keep farmers on the land and ensure the future of agriculture. Moffitt, who grew up farming organic walnuts in Northern California, brings both policy and real-world…
California Water Challenges Take Center Stage as Experts Call for Urgent Action
…concerns raised during the interview is the disconnect between water availability and water management decisions. Even in years with strong reservoir levels, growers are still facing restrictions while water is…
Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
…heading into the season, partly due to reduced acreage on the West Side from water restrictions. “Right now, the labor market looks good,” he said, adding that workforce numbers have…
Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture
…turning point. He voiced concerns over rising costs, water restrictions, and policies that he believes are harming rural communities. Despite these challenges, his message was clear: agriculture must stay united,…
California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
…the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta. According to Vanden Heuvel, restrictions implemented over the past three decades have significantly reduced the amount of water that can be moved from Northern California through…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
…Water Blueprint, a coalition of agricultural stakeholders working to develop long-term water solutions. The research suggests that if groundwater restrictions force widespread land fallowing, the region could see $7–8 billion…
John Duarte Calls for Water Abundance in California
…that oversee water policy. Duarte says California families should not have to live under constant water restrictions when the state has the ability to store and manage water more efficiently….
Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
…and repetition. Fields where livestock had been penned or grazed often produced stronger crops. Soil enriched by organic waste yielded better harvests. Over time, farmers began intentionally applying manure to…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
…has enough supply but is mismanaging delivery due to environmental restrictions and bureaucratic decisions. He supports expanding infrastructure such as the long-delayed Sites Reservoir project and raising Shasta Dam to…
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
…oil and gas restrictions have worsened supply chain costs and energy prices. “If we don’t fix our foundation, nothing else works,” she said. Insurance, Litigation, and Business Climate Culotti also…






















