…development have limited outdoor activity for kids compared to past generations. While the initiative raises questions for certain sectors, including sugar production, the consensus is that meaningful reform must start…
David Tangipa on Prop 50, High-Speed Rail, and the Fight for California’s Central Valley
…Tangipa expressed support for Steve Hilton in the governor’s race, he stressed that the real power problem lies in Sacramento’s legislative supermajority. Even a reform-minded governor, he said, can have…
AgNet News Hour: Nutrition Policy, Prop 50, and California Agriculture Under Pressure
…increased accountability, while urging farmers and rural communities to become more politically engaged. He stresses that breaking the Democratic supermajority in Sacramento is critical for meaningful reform, particularly on water…
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
…and growing attention on agriculture policy. A major theme throughout the episode is farm labor and immigration reform. The hosts stress the urgent need for practical solutions that protect long-term…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: 2025 Ag Review & 2026 Outlook
…Featured interviews with Roger Isom and Steven Pistoresi highlight regulatory crossroads, water infrastructure needs, and innovative pest management solutions shaping the future of farming. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
…unique to California—major wine regions around the world are experiencing similar shifts. In response, the Wine Institute has focused on public policy, regulatory advocacy, and expanded marketing and communications. At…
FFA: Building the Next Generation of California Agriculture Leaders
California agriculture is facing growing challenges—from extreme weather and trade pressures to regulatory shifts—but the future of farming depends on the next generation. On this episode of the AgNet News…
AI, Robotics, and Innovation in California Agriculture – AgNet News Hour Christmas Special
…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…