…discusses regulatory challenges, water management, and ways farmers can engage in local and state policy through initiatives like Campaign School. Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA shares decades of crop science…
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
…feel with regulatory hurdles, inadequate mitigation tools, and the ongoing challenge of balancing wildlife conservation with the realities of food production and rural livelihoods. From there, the conversation widens to…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…become trapped in a system of dependency. Rising land values, water costs, and regulatory burdens are pricing multigenerational farmers out of the ability to produce food. She argued that farmland…
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
…the challenges facing farmers, including heavy bureaucracy, regulatory red tape, and mismanaged funds, which threaten both infrastructure and agricultural innovation. Culotti emphasizes that young farmers, regenerative agriculture initiatives, and advanced…
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
…technology, science, innovation, advocacy, and business—making the industry accessible even to first-generation farmers. Major policy topics include food affordability, land-use protection, utility costs, workforce and immigration reform, and the urgent…
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
…has begun agricultural missions work internationally, including in Jamaica. For Dan, farmers bring valuable skills that can strengthen communities across the world when used collaboratively. Regulatory Pressure and the Call…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
…and Opportunities California presents unique regulatory challenges for autonomous farming, yet John Deere is actively developing autonomous and electric tractors. Christensen explained, “We are investing in autonomous agriculture globally. Automation…
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…planning and regulatory compliance. Supporting Growers and Organizations Rather than directing growers on farming decisions, Land IQ works with umbrella organizations such as commodity boards, irrigation districts, and water agencies….
A Conversation with Nicholas “Nick” Karavidas: A Winemaker’s Journey and Today’s Global Wine Challenges
…producers who represent 99% of the global wine economy. His Global Wine Advisory Board aims to give these wineries a coordinated, influential voice—especially as new regulatory, market, and trade pressures…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…costs are rising Exporting wine is harder and less profitable International sales face steep: Duties VATs Fees Regulatory costs Shipping Hidden logistical expenses Some countries—India among the most extreme—can add…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…while commodity prices have not.” Regulatory Pressures and Paperwork Overload Regulatory challenges remain a major concern. The Department of Pesticide Regulation tightened rodenticide rules, limiting use to 105 days per…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…and opportunities for growers, including regulatory pressures, water scarcity, rising energy costs, and strategies for advocacy heading into 2026. Advocacy and Grassroots Engagement Active participation in agriculture advocacy is essential….
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…U.S. Rising production costs, increasing demand for artificial trees, and regulatory hurdles continue to pressure the traditional tree market. A California tree grower is expected to join the show soon…