…how ongoing water allocation battles are hurting California growers. Learn how he’s navigating water cutbacks and still managing a record-breaking pistachio season. From 55% water allocations to pistachio harvest insights,…
Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side Farmers Just a Myth?
…California farmers—especially those on the state’s west side. When asked if farmers would ever see increased water access, Woolfe’s response was stark: Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
…a segment not to miss! We wrap up the hour with Dave Puglia, President of Western Growers Association, who discusses California’s ongoing water issues and how international trade policy is…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…— including himself — have sometimes adapted better to California’s water regulations than those on the east side. Constantly changing SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) rules have created instability, particularly…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…Nick Papagni, the Ag Meter for AgNetWest. California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform Speaking from Madera, CA, Kreps addressed the dire water challenges…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-06-25
…a bold idea: farming agave – a water-sipping crop that could transform the west side of Fresno County. In the face of persistent water challenges, Stuart shares how agave could…
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
…climate hurdles — they’re also grappling with increasing political and regulatory pressures. But that hasn’t stopped them from getting creative, especially when it comes to water use. Anderson highlights the…
California Farmers Gain Water Access
…of California’s key precipitation season, we now have greater certainty about water availability for the remainder of the water year,” said Acting Regional Director Adam Nickels. “This allows us to…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…In addition to freight, farmers face other burdens—chief among them, the ongoing water crisis and increased land regulation. “California is at a breaking point,” Foglio warned. “Water. Freight. Land. It’s…
Honoring Agricultural Roots: Nick Anderson Reflects on Valley Farming Legacy
…San Joaquin Valley and the pioneers—those who led the water movement and built the big farming families of the West Side—you’re missing a huge part of what makes this region…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-05-25
…neither are we. You’ll hear how Stuart is exploring innovative solutions like agave to weather California’s tough water situation. Listen in now! Click below to hear the full episode and…
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview
…explained. “Kicking out the ideologues at agencies like CARB, the Pesticide Control Board, and the State Water Resources Agency—that alone would make a huge difference.” He believes that with strong…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-04-25
…offer a refreshing perspective. From water and freight challenges to the future of farming, Anderson’s insights remind us how much we owe to the generations who paved the way —…
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
…battle for water security. Stuart Wolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture A Career Defined by a Constant Fight for Water “I can’t remember a day where…