In this Thursday edition of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer sit down with Roger Isom, a leading voice in California agriculture. The conversation covers critical challenges…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…Colleen highlighted one of the most urgent issues facing agriculture today: the increasing number of farmers leaving the industry. Rising costs, tightening regulations, and shrinking margins are pushing many out…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer share post-Thanksgiving reflections before diving into key issues shaping California agriculture. The show features Part One…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…Little highlights the restrictions on autonomous tractors and other automated agricultural equipment, which are largely governed by Cal OSHA regulations dating back to 1977. “These regulations effectively preclude the use…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…since 2008. While some regulations may seem redundant, they are legally required, adding complexity for farm operators. Bryan emphasized outdated rules, such as 1977 regulations preventing autonomous tractors, despite California…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…Growers, Woolf notes that some farmers are relocating to other states or countries due to high costs and regulatory challenges, putting multi-generational family farms at risk. Labor restrictions, trucking regulations,…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…efficiently, reduce labor needs, and increase wages. Are California Regulators Ready for Innovation? Jacobs says growers are eager for new technology—but state regulations remain a problem. California still has a…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…complex regulations, and operational challenges on the other. Labor Regulations, Cost Pressures, and the California Challenge A major theme throughout the conversation is the increasing difficulty of farming in California….
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…organic farming community. Bridging Today and Tomorrow in Agriculture California agriculture, with its complex regulations, labor challenges, and water constraints, requires a balance between immediate efficiency and long-term innovation. Jungman…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…SGMA coming into play, we’ll have regulations on what we can pump.” The South Valley enjoys relatively stable water availability, but allocations are not always guaranteed. Giannelli notes that farmers…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
…it leaves the ranch,” he said. On regulations and politics, Gianelli didn’t hold back. He criticized lawmakers who pass laws without understanding agriculture and voters who read headlines instead of full…
Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci
…and Anna encourages participation as a way to support and advocate for agriculture. Advocating for Farmers and Navigating Regulations The Farm Bureau actively represents farmers on regulatory and policy issues….
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…year—from tariffs and freight regulations to booming nut crops and international logistics. A Volatile but Strong Year for Port Activity Cox describes the past year as “up and down,” noting…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…way to markets around the world. Cox, who’s become the show’s go-to voice on export logistics, explained that business has remained strong in recent months despite inflation and tighter regulations….