Screenshot California agriculture is at a pivotal moment. From water regulations and labor challenges to shifting political leadership in Sacramento, farmers and ranchers across the state are facing unprecedented uncertainty….
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…witnessed firsthand, he says, was far worse than he expected. When Policy Meets Reality in Sierra Valley Aiello’s wolf investigation began after growing alarm among ranchers and local officials in…
Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy
…a narrative — they unfolded in real time. While filming in Sierra Valley, he witnessed California Department of Fish and Wildlife, USDA officials, drones, wardens, and ranchers all scrambling to…
Early Innovations That Transformed American Agriculture
From Handmade Tools to a New Agricultural Era Prior to the 1800s, American farmers and ranchers relied almost entirely on handmade tools and equipment. These implements were often crafted locally…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
…of topics, including: Dairy and livestock Farm safety Succession planning Emerging agricultural issues The sessions are designed to provide practical, timely information for farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness professionals. Women’s Conference…
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
…agriculture — and why complacency could be its greatest threat. The conversation blended hard truths about politics, land use, and regulation with a clear call to action for farmers, ranchers,…
Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce
…dug deeper into what ranchers are really facing on the ground. From unchecked predators to workforce uncertainty and food security, Roberti warned that California is drifting dangerously far from common…
California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti
Rick Roberti President, California Cattlemen’s Association California Cattle Industry Faces Unprecedented Challenges California ranchers are navigating a complex landscape of predation, water management, urban expansion, and political pressures. Rick Roberti,…
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
…Sonoma Raceway where we “Celebrate Local Agriculture” at NASCAR in Sonoma on Saturday, June 27th. Participation is encouraged by farmers, ranchers, and ag organizations across the state. AgNet West may…
Rick Roberti Warns California’s Wolf Crisis Is Devastating the Cattle Industry
…some of the strictest predator protections in the country. That decision, Roberti said, left ranchers defenseless. Under California law, ranchers are prohibited from hazing, deterring, or defending against wolves —…
America’s 1870s Agricultural Revolution
…the patenting of barbed wire in 1874. Barbed wire allowed farmers and ranchers to fence rangeland, ending the era of unrestricted open-range grazing. This innovation improved livestock management and protected…
California Wolves Push Ranchers to the Brink as Heather Hadwick Demands Action
…wolf policies are failing ranchers, rural families, and public safety. Heather Hadwick Assemblywoman District 1 Hadwick explained that while wolves have been present in Northern California for several years, the…
Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on California’s Growing Wolf Crisis
…collar location data so ranchers can act proactively rather than after losses occur. She acknowledges coexistence may be required under California law—but insists ranchers must be given real tools, not…
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
…the scale of California agriculture and the growing list of challenges facing farmers and ranchers across the state. Douglas emphasized that many visitors were surprised to learn California agriculture is…