…to California—especially when it comes to regulations, water, labor, and the future of farming in the state. Her visit alone sent a signal that Washington sees California ag as too…
From Sheriff to Supervisor: Margaret Mims’ Vision for Fresno County’s Future
…crop production value exceeds $9 billion, making it the top ag-producing county in the world. While water policy can be complex—especially where state and federal regulations are involved—Mims believes strong…
AgNet News Hour: Nutrition Policy, Prop 50, and California Agriculture Under Pressure
…policy, energy costs, and agricultural regulations. Beyond politics, the episode addresses pressing on-the-ground issues for growers. A BASF interview focuses on weed control lessons from 2025, emphasizing “start clean, stay…
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
…especially for California growers facing some of the strictest regulations in the world without corresponding price support. The conversation also addresses concerns over imported produce undercutting U.S. farmers, including calls…
Food Dyes, Kids, and Behavior: One Family’s Story
When national conversations turn to artificial food dyes, most people think about labels and regulations. For Erin Krier, the issue is personal—and rooted in years of lived experience as both…
Food Dyes, Fraud, and the Future of Agriculture in 2026
…priorities. The episode closed with discussion on livestock trucking regulations, water storage challenges after another strong snowpack year, and the need for common-sense infrastructure solutions to support farmers. Throughout the…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…how farmers continue to struggle under mounting regulations, high costs, and long-standing policy failures, even as the state experiences multiple strong water years. They emphasize that while agriculture is cyclical,…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…Lorrie reflect on the challenges of proving wolf depredation incidents, pointing out the complexities of navigating federal regulations that often hinder swift action by farmers. This segment underscores the importance…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…Lorrie reflect on the challenges of proving wolf depredation incidents, pointing out the complexities of navigating federal regulations that often hinder swift action by farmers. This segment underscores the importance…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
…point to the same concerns—high water costs, expensive energy, and regulations that strain rural communities. She noted that rural law enforcement agencies, in particular, struggle to retain personnel due to…
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
…need to modernize regulations to allow autonomous farm equipment in California. Douglass points out the contradiction of allowing driverless cars on public roads while prohibiting autonomous tractors in farm fields,…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…across agriculture. Regulatory Pressure and Out-of-State Competition Farmers aren’t just fighting markets — they’re fighting the state they live in. High labor costs, water restrictions, environmental regulations, and energy rates…
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
…for Science-Based Policy A major theme of the discussion centered on the regulatory pressures facing American farmers. Dan expressed concern about what he described as ideologically driven regulations, particularly those…
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…growers plan crops, manage irrigation, and comply with SGMA regulations. Specialty Crops and Differentiation The firm also maps niche crops, including raisins, using trellis structure, drying methods, and other indicators….