…California is Butte County farmer Jamie Johansson, a first-generation grower and former president of the California Farm Bureau, now running for District Three Assembly. Johansson farms olives and citrus and…
Jamie Johansson Says 2026 Is a Turning Point for Northern California and Agriculture
…could be a defining year for agriculture, energy, and water policy in the Golden State. Johansson farms olives and citrus in Butte County and has spent years advocating for growers…
Leo Burnett and the Birth of the Jolly Green Giant
…an important turning point. It challenged long-held assumptions about what types of corn were suitable for the dinner table and helped expand consumer acceptance of yellow corn as a food…
California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti
…the table,” Roberti says. Looking Ahead: Hope for California Agriculture Despite challenges, Roberti sees reasons for optimism. California produces unique, high-quality beef thanks to year-round grass, strategic calf births, and…
Early Spring Moves That Protect Yield in Tree Fruit and Grapes
…growers should focus on right now in tree fruit, almonds, and table grapes. Todd explains why the period between dormant and bloom is so critical, from staying ahead of brown…
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…tech sector. Even as one of the state’s largest industries, agriculture lacks the political clout needed to influence policy. Agriculture Losing Its Seat at the Table Mason warned that California…
Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor
…have people at the table who understand farming, you end up with policies that look good on paper but fail in the real world,” she said. She encouraged growers, ranchers,…
George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes
…County: Wine, Raisins, and Research Fresno County is unique in producing wine grapes, table grapes, and raisin grapes. Zhuang’s primary focus is wine and raisin production, where he works directly…
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
…table. Listen & Subscribe 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms 📲 Follow on…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…Validate all preferences, including sweet wines Instead of prescribing rules, Hanni advocates putting multiple wine styles on the table and letting people experiment. Watch which bottles empty first. Learn from…
The Future of Wine: Tim Hanni Explains Consumer Shifts and Solutions
…wines, canned wines, and alternative styles. Sweet Wine Drinkers Deserve a Seat at the Table For decades, sweet-wine drinkers have been shamed by wine professionals. Hanni explains that preference for…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…ask. Butte County Commodities: A Diverse, Surprising Mix Butte County produces far more than almonds and walnuts. The region’s commodities include: Citrus Nursery stock Prunes Olives & olive oil Kiwis…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…to the growers she represents. Agriculture in Butte County: Crops and Key Industries Colleen highlighted several of the region’s major commodities: Walnuts Almonds Rice Olives for olive oil Citrus and…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…agricultural foundation—almonds, walnuts, rice, citrus, olives, cattle, and a major pollination sector—and emphasizes the region’s dependable water, quality soils, and active grower involvement in groundwater sustainability planning. She also discusses…