…designed to improve nutrient retention, water efficiency, and overall soil performance. Regulations, Labels, and Why 2026 Matters Humates fall into a regulatory gray area between fertilizers and pesticides. Taylor explains…
California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag
…can improve soil structure, nutrient retention, and water holding capacity, especially in tough California conditions like high salt and low organic matter. Taylor also noted that California’s evolving regulations around…
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
…was their first opportunity to see the size and diversity of specialty crop production firsthand. Regulations, Resilience, and National Concerns Throughout the interview, Douglas addressed the perception that California is…
Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech
…How do California farmers survive under this many regulations? Douglas credited that survival to the toughness of the people who farm here. “California farmers adapt, they get creative, and they…
Brooke Rollins in California, Potter Valley Dams, and Propane Tech: A Big Day for AgNet News Hour
…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…