…in farm communities. Listeners will also hear Jacobson’s thoughts on food security, the challenges posed by environmental regulations, and the Farm Bureau’s evolving role in representing growers and ranchers across…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…and sounding the alarm on misguided solar expansion onto prime ag land. Rollins doesn’t mince words when it comes to the impact of California’s Prop 12 pork regulations, which she…
California’s Water Crisis: Time to Turn Policy into Action
…key pumping facilities in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta remained idle, hamstrung by outdated and questionable environmental regulations. California’s Water Crisis: Time to Turn Policy into Action Enough Water for Millions—Wasted…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…— including himself — have sometimes adapted better to California’s water regulations than those on the east side. Constantly changing SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) rules have created instability, particularly…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…and sounding the alarm on misguided solar expansion onto prime ag land. Rollins doesn’t mince words when it comes to the impact of California’s Prop 12 pork regulations, which she…
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
…— and the innovative strategies they’re using to stay ahead. “You’ve got politics, regulations, red tape… It’s not just mother nature anymore,” says Anderson. California growers face more than just…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…California’s Air Resource Board regulations, and the price tag balloons. “That $225,000 truck might cost you another $25,000 in repairs—within the first 100,000 miles—because of sensors, DEF, and environmental regulations,”…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-05-25
…Woolf Farming and Processing. Stuart dives deep into the harsh realities of farming today—soaring input costs, burdensome regulations, and the fight to stay competitive. But he’s not giving up, and…
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview
…people will start to see California as a place of opportunity again.” He pointed to high taxes, burdensome regulations, and bureaucratic red tape as key barriers to growth. “You’re blocked…
Western Tree Nut Association Backs Expansion of Agricultural Chipping to Curb Emissions
…and rural communities. The initiative will also empower farmers to meet tightening environmental regulations without disruption. By making chipping equipment more readily available, the effort supports smooth compliance with new…
Can California Be Great Again? Steve Hilton Says “100%”
…one area where the governor’s executive authority can make a real and immediate impact. Regulations that currently burden California’s farmers and ranchers, he says, can be re-evaluated and reformed through…
Nick Anderson on Resilience in California Agriculture: “Being Uncomfortable Just Makes You Better”
…there with all the restrictions in place today.” Despite the heavy demands, growers persist, finding ways to produce with precision and care, all while under the weight of strict regulations….
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…other crops. The stakes are high—for farmers, retailers Challenges on All Fronts: Freight, Regulations, and Urban Expansion One of the most pressing logistical hurdles facing California’s ag sector today is…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…Change with Steve Hilton In a compelling interview, gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton lays out his vision for turning California around — from water allocation woes to stifling labor regulations. Hear…