…“My favorite fundraiser would be to do a dinner where everybody who votes to support agriculture can eat off a table filled with California-grown products. It shows exactly what we’re…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…almond exports to dairy markets. Meanwhile, the Farm Bill shapes crop insurance, conservation programs, and rural development. “We’re making sure we’re at the table in Washington,” Douglas said. “If we’re…
Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag
…ahead. With water policy, labor, and innovation all on the table, it’s a must-listen for anyone tied to the future of farming in the Golden State. Catch the full episode…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
…Los Banos and Firebaugh, Barcellos and his family have built a diverse operation that grows everything from almonds and pistachios to asparagus, olives, and tomatoes. With deep roots in agriculture…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
…Turning to his own farm, Matoian discussed 90 acres of table grapes and 40 acres of pistachios, noting that table grapes remain especially labor-intensive. With about 65 workers in the…
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
…growers in California. The Legacy of Oberti Olives For decades, the Oberti family was synonymous with olives in the Central Valley. Starting in the 1930s, the Oberti brand became a…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…Farm Labor: Hard Work Few Will Do Papagni stressed that farm labor is not unskilled work, pointing to strawberry, lettuce, melon, and table grape harvesting as examples requiring years of…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
…the nation and the world. From table grapes lining Highway 99 to diverse commodities across the valley, agriculture is the backbone of Kern’s economy and identity. The Role of the…
California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy
…“If we’re not at the table in Sacramento and D.C., someone else is. Whether it’s environmental groups or labor groups, they’re telling their story. We need to tell ours.” He…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…milk, ice cream, cheese, and pizza. If you understand what it takes to get those products to your table, I hope you’ll appreciate and support us more.” Sponsored Content Let’s…
Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
…environment, California risks losing production permanently. The conversation also tackled labor and workforce challenges, particularly immigration reform. Kreps underscored the need for a legal, stable labor supply, arguing that lawmakers…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…yields increase profitability, they also dramatically raise water demand. As Angell puts it: “More crop, more water.” Declining Water Tables and Disconnected Responses Living within the Madera Irrigation District, Angell…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-25-25
…innovator, farmer, and former congressman, Duarte brings unmatched insight and experience to the table. He joined Nick Papagni and Josh McGill for a candid, in-depth discussion about the future of…
U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Boosts Agricultural Exports and Investment
…deal marks a notable development in U.S.–Japan economic relations, reinforcing cooperation and expanding export opportunities for American farmers. Japan’s Reliance on U.S. Agricultural Imports Japan is heavily reliant on imported…