…transport. Water Scarcity and Solar Land Use Debates The looming Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) deadlines—set for full enforcement by 2030—add urgency to California’s water crisis. Foglio painted a grim…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…agriculture in California. Wayde shares insights into labor and immigration concerns, the complexities of tariffs—especially on watermelons exported to Canada—and how freight, regulations, and water access play major roles in…
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
…in soil health and water management. By properly maintaining irrigation lines, growers can ensure efficient water delivery, avoid system blockages, and support efforts to replenish groundwater—especially important in drought-prone areas…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
…from water expert Cory Broad of Avid Water. From irrigation technology and automation to challenges in groundwater recharge and irrigation system maintenance, the segment is packed with practical strategies almond…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…Qualifying events include: Drought Floods Freezes Wildfires In addition to having received one of these payments, producers must also meet standard USDA income and conservation compliance rules. Importantly, applicants must…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-16-25
…everything from the labor crisis to water regulations, foreign ownership of farmland, and the increasing financial strain on producers. “It’s not just California,” Foglio points out. “It’s rural communities across…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…$4 billion in economic output annually. Water Efficiency and Innovation in Farming Farmers in Yuma are known for their remarkable efficiency in water use—a vital trait in a desert climate….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-15-25
…from juicy watermelons and cantaloupes to booming table grapes and strawberries. “Summertime is here, and the crops are on fire — in a good way,” said Papagni. The conversation quickly…
Hilton Eyes Regulatory Overhaul for California Ag
…the State Water Resources Control Board, California Air Resources Board (CARB), and various pesticide regulatory bodies. He criticized what he described as “madness” from CARB, including mandates that push Tier…
Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure
…of augmenting our water supply?” A Vision for a Multi-State Water Infrastructure Network Leimgruber advocates for forward-thinking, large-scale water projects reminiscent of past feats such as the California State Water…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
…food costs. Nick and Josh dig into what that lawsuit could mean for producers nationwide. Hartwig’s insights on trade, water access, and labor are especially valuable. He warns that California’s…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…Water Mismanagement, Promises to Defend Farmers In The Ag Meter interview, Sheriff Chad Bianco, candidate for governor, spoke bluntly about California’s water crisis, government overreach, and what he sees as…
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
…13 major fresh fruit commodities—including table grapes, stone fruit, figs, and pomegranates—Hartwig advocates for growers navigating mounting challenges across labor, regulation, water, and trade. California Fruit Industry Faces Crisis: Daniel…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…business you run in California—small, medium, or large—it’s a nightmare.” From soaring costs and overregulation to unreliable water access and labor restrictions, Hilton highlighted what he calls the damaging effects…