…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
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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…
California Ag Spotlight: Farm Bureau & Almond Updates
…Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and Sir Josh McGill provide firsthand coverage from the convention floor, where farmers, ranchers, policymakers, and industry leaders come together to share insights and discuss solutions…
Inside the American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim
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Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
…being sworn in as the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture. She emphasized that while the convention celebrated American agriculture, it also highlighted urgent challenges confronting farmers and ranchers, particularly in states…
Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor
…have people at the table who understand farming, you end up with policies that look good on paper but fail in the real world,” she said. She encouraged growers, ranchers,…
New Mexico: A Surprising Leader in American Agriculture
…reflecting its robust livestock industry. These farm families and ranchers are essential to maintaining New Mexico’s agricultural heritage and economic vitality. A Look at New Mexico’s Legacy From pecans to…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…environmental policies to the wine industry, and international trade. The discussion starts with the ongoing controversy surrounding the reintroduction of wolves, which is a significant issue for farmers and ranchers…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…environmental policies to the wine industry, and international trade. The discussion starts with the ongoing controversy surrounding the reintroduction of wolves, which is a significant issue for farmers and ranchers…
How the Great Depression Transformed American Farmland
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AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
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