…already threatening agricultural viability. “Water is the lifeblood of California agriculture,” Papagni emphasized. This year, California’s snowpack was an astounding 232% above average, yet farmers remain skeptical about long-term water…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…and cantaloupes. With 3,000 acres under management—half with irrigation rights—he’s seen the highs and lows of California farming, especially when it comes to water. “We used to grow rice and…
Delta Stressors Must Be Addressed for Water Reliability
…to discuss one of California agriculture’s most pressing issues: water. Delta Stressors Must Be Addressed for Water Reliability Jacobsen voiced a long-standing concern over the ongoing challenges facing the state’s…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25
AgNet News Hour: Joel Allen Talks West Side Farming, Water, and Raising an NFL Quarterback Today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour dives into California’s pressing ag issues, with a…
Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles
…of peaches, nectarines, plums, and blueberries globally—about the complex differences between farming on California’s east and west sides. Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles Jackson, who farms…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-24-25
…and navigating regulatory complexity. Gary also touches on water challenges, the shift toward generics in ag chemicals, and the need for hands-on experience in a field too often misunderstood by…
Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming
…the mounting pressures facing California farmers—from water shortages to solar development on prime farmland. Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming “You’re absolutely right. That’s what we’re fighting,”…
California Farming at a Crossroads
…Jackson, leads to policy decisions that harm agriculture rather than support it. Rail Projects, Water Policy, and Vanishing Accountability Jackson highlighted the irony of California’s high-speed rail project beginning in…
Call to Prioritize California Farming Amid Environmental Controversy
…have long taken precedence over the needs of California agriculture. Speaking with Nick Papagni, Kreps warned that the ongoing battle over environmental water use in the Delta is approaching a…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-23-25
Today on AgNet News Hour: Beef Prices, Brisket Passion, and Water Wars in Tulare County Today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour delivers a meaty mix of hard-hitting news, culinary…
California Ag Water Outlook: Hope from Ryan Jacobsen
…Bureau, provided critical insight into California’s persistent water challenges—and a glimmer of hope for the future. California Ag Water Outlook: Hope from Ryan Jacobsen When asked whether California’s water issues…
How One Sticker United California Agriculture
…from exports to water policy. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1,…
Windmills and Their Lasting Legacy in American Agriculture
…centers of windmill usage, especially for pumping water and grinding grain. When immigrants brought this knowledge to North America, the windmill became a vital tool for agriculture, especially in remote…
Spring Rainfall Bring Thrip Challenges to California Citrus Growers
…issue facing citrus growers this season—an uptick in thrip pressure tied to spring rainfall. While the rainfall brought some much-needed water to the region, it also created ideal conditions for…





















