…it has shown strong effectiveness as a foliar treatment. Weed management is also critical, especially when dealing with annual grasses that compete for water and nutrients. Burkdoll pointed to Select…
California Cattle Industry Faces Growing Pressure; Katie Roberti Discusses Wolves, Water, and Policy Challenges
…facing ranchers across the state. From increasing predator pressure to ongoing water concerns and major policy decisions, Roberti made it clear that California’s cattle industry is navigating a complex and…
Mike Johanns Talks Farm Profitability, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…financial relief by returning dollars back into farming operations. Johanns also spoke highly of farmers themselves, pushing back against misconceptions about agriculture. He emphasized that producers are committed to conservation,…
Early American Farmers and the Cycle of Moving West
…strong harvests without much effort. But over time, that natural fertility began to decline. Without crop rotation, soil conservation, or other practices that modern farmers now consider essential, the productivity…
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…is being shaped by the next generation. Wiley Woolf is leading sustainability efforts, focusing on water conservation, soil health, air quality, solar energy, and pollinator habitats. His work reflects a…
Agave Opportunity Grows in California; Wolf Family Pushes Innovation Amid Water Challenges
…California growers adapt to ongoing water shortages and shifting agricultural realities. Farming on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley has become increasingly difficult, with growers once again facing…
The Hard Lessons of the Great Plains: Early Settler Struggles
…safety net against unpredictable losses, while new conservation techniques improved soil health and water management. Large-scale federal aid further reduced risks, allowing the next generation of farmers to reestablish themselves…
Agave Innovation on the West Side; Stuart Wolf and Family Look Toward Farming’s Future
…his children Haley Wolf and Wiley Wolf to discuss new crop opportunities, water challenges, and the future of farming in the Central Valley. Wolf Farming and Processing traces its roots…
California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
Geoffery Vanden Heuval California agriculture has always depended on one critical resource: water. But understanding today’s water debates requires looking back at how the state’s complex water system was built—and…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
…on water supply issues and the impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). During the interview, Vanden Heuvel explained how SGMA and groundwater sustainability plans are reshaping agriculture across…
John Duarte Calls for Water Abundance in California
…that oversee water policy. Duarte says California families should not have to live under constant water restrictions when the state has the ability to store and manage water more efficiently….
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
…1970s and increased reliance on groundwater have significantly reshaped the state’s water system. Vanden Heuvel also discussed the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and how groundwater regulation…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health
…miles of canals designed to deliver water to California’s Central Valley farms. The upcoming conversation promises a deeper look at how California’s water system began and how water policy continues…
Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
…risen dramatically. Decades ago, California was considered one of the most affordable and business-friendly places to dairy. Today, increasing regulations, water challenges, and higher operating costs have made it one…