…of augmenting our water supply?” A Vision for a Multi-State Water Infrastructure Network Leimgruber advocates for forward-thinking, large-scale water projects reminiscent of past feats such as the California State Water…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
…food costs. Nick and Josh dig into what that lawsuit could mean for producers nationwide. Hartwig’s insights on trade, water access, and labor are especially valuable. He warns that California’s…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…Water Mismanagement, Promises to Defend Farmers In The Ag Meter interview, Sheriff Chad Bianco, candidate for governor, spoke bluntly about California’s water crisis, government overreach, and what he sees as…
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
…13 major fresh fruit commodities—including table grapes, stone fruit, figs, and pomegranates—Hartwig advocates for growers navigating mounting challenges across labor, regulation, water, and trade. California Fruit Industry Faces Crisis: Daniel…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…business you run in California—small, medium, or large—it’s a nightmare.” From soaring costs and overregulation to unreliable water access and labor restrictions, Hilton highlighted what he calls the damaging effects…
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
The San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint, a diverse coalition of agricultural, municipal, and community stakeholders, is stepping up efforts to improve water supply reliability in California’s Central Valley. At the…
AgNet News Hour: Citrus Expo Preview, USDA Snap Crackdown, and Chad Bianco’s Bold Vision for California Ag
…environmental overreach. He promises to bring common sense back to California—starting with water access, labor reform, and restoring balance in Sacramento. Whether you’re a grower, rancher, or simply ag-curious, today’s…
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
…skyrocket—12 to 14 times higher than in years past. These costs span everything from worker safety requirements to administrative paperwork and recordkeeping for water and pesticide use. The regulatory landscape,…
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
…He pointed to the Westlands Water District as a prime example. “They deny farmers the water they need to grow healthy food—produce, fruit, and nuts—while incentivizing solar farms through subsidies….
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-10-25
…a businessman and longtime supporter of agriculture, lays out his vision to revitalize California by reducing regulation, restoring water infrastructure, and protecting farmland from being converted into subsidized solar developments….
Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside The Reservoir
…Reservoir’s mission. From fertilizers to water usage, Bernstein emphasized the need for more precision in resource management. “How are we using inputs more efficiently, with more precision, and better water…
America’s First Turnpike Sparked Rural Expansion in 1794
…rather a broken stone and gravel surface.” Today, we look back on the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike not just as a roadway, but as a symbol of innovation that supported…
Hilton: California Broken by Extremism, Incompetence
…Climate Policies Driving Higher Costs Hilton pointed to climate-related regulations as a major driver of rising costs across the state. “Why is everything so expensive?” he asked. “Gas, electricity, water,…
Assemblyman Warns of $8 Gas and Regulatory Strain on Farmers
Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” from AgNet West, spoke with David Tangipa, a Central Valley Assemblyman, about the mounting challenges facing California agriculture. While water remains a top concern, Tangipa…