California water

California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming

DanAgri-Business, Conservation, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Special Reports, Water

…million acres of irrigated farmland produce hundreds of crops that feed the nation and much of the world. Environmental Regulations and Changing Water Policy Beginning in the 1970s, environmental regulations…

California water policy

California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…moving forward. The interview, part two of a continuing water series, explored the growing concerns among farmers about water allocations, environmental regulations, and the long-term sustainability of agriculture in the…

California water

California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Drought, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…of Natural Resources if elected. Papagni attended the announcement near Millerton Lake and asked Hilton about the state’s energy challenges, particularly the impact of regulations on California’s oil and gas…

AgNet News Hour podcast

AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Event, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Farm Bill, Growing Edge, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Vegetables, Water

…own food products. He explains that while starting a business is still possible today, the process has become much more complex due to regulations, insurance requirements, and rising operational costs….

Cannon Michael

Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Biotechnology, Conservation, Economy, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Trade, Water

Cannon Michael California agriculture faces enormous pressure—from water shortages and rising regulations to uncertain markets. Yet farms like Bowles Farming Company continue to adapt, innovate, and feed millions of people….

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan to Revive California Agriculture, Energy, and Water Policy

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Environment, Funding, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…reforms across state agencies. Agriculture played a central role in the discussion. Hilton said California farmers are being suffocated by regulations, permits, and environmental rules that make it difficult to…

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Biotechnology, Climate Change, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Special Reports, Tariffs, Technology, Trade, Water

…multiple businesses, including restaurants, and understands firsthand how regulations impact payroll, compliance, and day-to-day survival. Water: Build Storage, Increase Deliveries Water remains central to California agriculture. Hilton contends the state…

Stephanie Nash

Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Cattle, Dairy & Livestock, Economy, Education, Environment, Event, Industry, Interview, Special Reports

…water shortages and heavy regulations—but brought new challenges, particularly land loss due to rapid population growth. Advocacy Born During COVID Stephanie’s advocacy began during the COVID pandemic. Observing misinformation online…

Dave Roberts

R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future

DanAgri-Business, Cattle, Cherries, Citrus, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water

…than competitors, yet receive no premium in the marketplace. He estimates state regulations now consume close to 20% of a farm’s operating budget. Water, SGMA & Food Security Water policy…

Kern Oil

Kern Oil: Rickey Bird on California’s Energy, Community, and the Human Cost

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Interview, Special Reports

…regulations, and accountability can revive California’s communities,” he says. “Cheaper gas, sustainable jobs, and thriving towns start here, at home.” For those who cannot attend the premiere, additional screenings are…