…water, respectively. These cuts are directly linked to water release mandates dictated by outdated environmental policies that continue to prioritize flushing water to the ocean. Environmental Goals Not Being Met…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-11-25
…on farmland? Absolutely not!” Hear why he and countless farmers believe this is a fight worth waging—and why it’s all about water, water, water. Speaking of water, we’ve got a…
American Agriculture History Minute: Switching to Electric Power from Kerosene
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute reports that by the 1930, more than 90% of rural homes still used kerosene lamps for lighting. Running water and indoor bathrooms…
Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland
…dad’s probably rolling over in his grave, but we just don’t have access to water.” With state and federal support lacking, Woolf said the company is also experimenting with water…
Rich Kreps Sounds Alarm on California’s Water Storage Failures
…California’s water crisis. “Water storage would mean more water for farms, homes, recreation—and it would even support clean energy and air conditioning demands as we move toward electrification,” Kreps said….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
…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…