…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…
California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance
…regulations. Anderson emphasizes that compliance also includes maintaining education hours for advisors, not to mention the higher cost of doing business—driven largely by fuel prices. “It’s going to take a…
California Board to Address Plastic Packaging in Ag Sector
…hear from agricultural organizations, policy experts, and business groups about single-use plastic packaging regulations. 📍 Where: California Department of Food and Agriculture, Sacramento 🕙 When: June 2, 2025 | 10:00…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…EPA. The debate is linked to the recent MAHA report, which highlights environmental toxins, including chemicals used in agriculture. Concerns include the potential for state-specific regulations to disrupt the ag…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
…concerns and the evolution of autonomous technology since the 1940s were highlighted. Despite California’s tech-forward reputation, outdated regulations hinder innovation. The Almond Board of California‘s Associate Director of Industry Relations…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…know? It’s the same thing over. Repeat, mistake, repeat, mistake, repeat. The truckers need help. And I think the critical path is to change a lot of the trucking regulations,…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
…part of his advocacy involves streamlining regulations to maximize the efficiency of existing dams and canals. He contends that current policies often prevent farmers from accessing necessary water resources, despite…
Candidate Hilton: Changes that Could Be Made in California Agriculture
…again. Where you can you can you can you’re not just sort of blocked at every turn by these insane regulations and this bureaucracy, and the ridiculous level of taxes,…
Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
…for the past 15 years. His solution? Remove regulatory overreach and prioritize working Californians. He promised to roll back harmful regulations, slash bureaucracy, and remove ideologues from key agencies like…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-27-25
…entrepreneurial opportunities and better guidance for the next generation. Reisinger also addresses the impact of environmental regulations and land grabs, such as the situation at Point Reyes, on family farms….
Land Rich, Cash Poor: A Deep Dive Into California’s Farming Crisis
…land struggles to keep pace. The reasons? Rising costs of seed, feed, fertilizer, energy, and water. Stagnant or volatile crop prices. Taxes and tightening regulations. A lack of new markets…