…supply it are at risk of being torn down.” The Potter Valley Project, completed in 1908, diverts water from the Eel River to the Russian River basin, powering local agriculture…
California Raisins in Trouble: Kalem Barserian Warns the Industry Is Shrinking Fast
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Potter Valley Dam Removal Threatens California Water Supply
…region’s water supply and devastate agriculture, public safety, and rural communities. On Ag Meter, Todd Lands, vice mayor and former mayor of Cloverdale, outlined why the Potter Valley Project is…
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…supplies erodes national autonomy and leaves the country vulnerable to supply disruptions. Mason warned that Americans have already seen the consequences of this kind of dependence, citing past supply chain…
California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
…wine’s role as a major value-added crop. Looking Toward 2026 Jordan explained that vineyard removals and reduced acreage—seen in California and globally—are helping correct supply-and-demand imbalances. Growers are farming fewer…
AgNet News Hour: Regenerative Ag & Dairy Insights for 2026
…diets. The episode explores critical California agricultural trends for 2026, including fertilizer pricing, farm store supply chain challenges, and fuel costs affecting local farmers and businesses. We cover emerging issues…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Insights from Mark Oppold
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The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
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California Agriculture: Water, Crop Markets & 2025 Outlook
…transforming into a more efficient and sustainable system. In segment three, Greg Christensen analyzed current crop markets, noting continued pressure from high production costs, shifting global demand, and supply chain…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
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Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…especially pronounced in regions like Lodi, where Karavidas resides. He explained that while the industry has always cycled between under-supply and over-supply, the current slump is fundamentally different. How We…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…financial burden on farmers and ranchers. Other major challenges include: High labor costs Rising input and equipment costs Water uncertainty Freight and supply chain pressures Farmers want to pay fair…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…economy and food supply, many legislators have never operated a farm or managed an agricultural business. “Most people don’t understand farming,” Little says. “So if you got frustrated every time…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…vision is to create a California agave industry akin to Napa Valley’s wine culture, supporting small distilleries and building a local supply chain. Marketing, Distribution, and Crop Management California is…