…the financing plan for Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed Delta Tunnel project, underscoring concerns about transparency, accountability, and long-term water management in a growing state. The centerpiece of the episode is…
AgNet News Hour: Nutrition Policy, Prop 50, and California Agriculture Under Pressure
…policy, energy costs, and agricultural regulations. Beyond politics, the episode addresses pressing on-the-ground issues for growers. A BASF interview focuses on weed control lessons from 2025, emphasizing “start clean, stay…
George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes
…hear updates on varieties, rootstocks, and pest and disease management—topics made even more relevant after recent storm-damaged harvests. Industry Collaboration and a Shared Mission Zhuang credits much of his success…
California Raisins & Grape Innovation: AgNet News Hour Highlights
…at UC Kearney in Parlier, California. The full-day event features morning classroom presentations on raisin varieties, rootstocks, pest management, and afternoon field demonstrations of mechanical pruning techniques. Zhuang encouraged all…
Colonists’ Livestock and the Transformation of Early American Land
…Non-Native Species Along with European grasses, colonists unintentionally introduced a variety of non-native weeds. These species were highly resilient and capable of surviving the heavy grazing that wiped out native…
California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District
…Affairs for the Turlock Irrigation District (TID), explains how smart water management, technology, and local control are helping one Central Valley community stay resilient amid ongoing drought, regulation, and uncertainty….
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…the Turlock Irrigation District (TID), highlights how local control, reliable surface water, and investment in technology can stabilize farming communities. Weimer explains how TID’s proactive management, floodwater capture efforts, groundwater…
California in Crisis: Elaine Culotti on Leadership, Voter ID & Agriculture
California faces critical challenges in 2026, from economic mismanagement to overregulation and environmental disputes, and farmers are feeling the impact. On the AgNet West News Hour, Nick Papagni, the Ag…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: 2025 Ag Review & 2026 Outlook
…Featured interviews with Roger Isom and Steven Pistoresi highlight regulatory crossroads, water infrastructure needs, and innovative pest management solutions shaping the future of farming. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
AI, Robotics, and Innovation in California Agriculture – AgNet News Hour Christmas Special
…discusses regulatory challenges, water management, and ways farmers can engage in local and state policy through initiatives like Campaign School. Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA shares decades of crop science…
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
…examine the broader pressures facing California agriculture, including water uncertainty, pest management challenges, regulatory burdens, and the steady loss of productive farmland. Despite these obstacles, the episode highlights the resilience…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
…serious concerns about the state’s implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), warning it could pit cities, farms, and counties against one another. Duarte pushed back against the idea…
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
…by PACs or special interests. She calls for leaders who offer practical solutions, including better management of labor, water, and infrastructure. Culotti also urges professionals with expertise in law, education,…
AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
…rural communities, water management, and the future of agriculture. Duarte shares her campaign vision, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure, state and federal collaboration, and empowering the next generation of farmers….