Attorney General Candidate Says Restoring Law and Order Begins with Accountability California Attorney General candidate Michael Gates says restoring public trust in state government begins with accountability, public safety, and …
Michael Gates Pledges to Fight California Fraud and Support Agriculture
Michael Gates Says California Must End Waste, Fraud, and Heavy Regulation on Agriculture California’s agricultural community continues to face mounting challenges ranging from burdensome regulations to economic uncertainty. During the …
Steve Hilton Says California Must End California’s “War on Agriculture”
California’s agricultural industry has long been recognized as one of the world’s most productive food-producing regions, but according to California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, state government has spent years making …
Keely Covello Talks Potter Valley, Water, and California’s Future with The Ag Meter
As California continues to grapple with water shortages, aging infrastructure, devastating wildfires, and increasing political division, one voice has emerged as a passionate advocate for rural communities: Keely Covello. In …
Land O’Lakes Invests in Tulare to Meet Growing Demand for Dairy Protein
As consumer demand for nutritious dairy products continues to rise, Land O’Lakes is making a major investment in California’s dairy industry that will benefit farmers, strengthen processing capacity, and position …
Gloria Romero Outlines Vision for California Agriculture, Water, and the Golden State’s Future
California agriculture sits at the center of many of the state’s biggest challenges, from water policy and energy production to education, rural development, and government accountability. Those issues took center …
David Tangipa Warns of New California Taxes, Government Overreach, and Threats to Agriculture
District 8 Assemblyman David Tangipa joins “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni to discuss California’s latest budget, proposed taxes, government accountability, water, agriculture, public safety, and why he believes the Central …
How Proactive Nutrition Helps California Growers Beat Summer Heat
Abe Isaak Shares Expert Advice on Managing Heat Stress, Sodium, and Crop Nutrition As California enters the hottest months of the growing season, orchard and specialty crop growers face one …
California Wine Industry Faces Defining Moment, Says Consultant Nicholas Karavidas
Legacy, Marketing, and Consumer Trends Will Determine the Future of California Wine For California’s wine industry, the road to recovery won’t be quick—but it is possible. That was the message …
California Cherry Industry Suffers Historic Losses After Devastating 2026 Season
Michael Jameson Shares the Brutal Truth Behind California’s Toughest Cherry Crop in Decades California’s cherry industry entered the 2026 season with optimism, ideal growing conditions, and expectations for one of …
Steve Malanca: California Almond Crop May Tighten as Water Challenges Continue
Strong Almond Prices and Water Concerns Shape 2026 Outlook California almond growers are entering the 2026 season with cautious optimism as stronger prices, manageable inventories, and steady global demand help …
Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms, Blueberries, Water, and California Agriculture’s Future
Nearly a Century of Farming Excellence Meets Modern Agricultural Challenges When it comes to California tree fruit and blueberries, few voices carry as much weight as Daniel Jackson, President of …
Driscoll’s CEO Soren Bjorn Talks California Strawberries, Berry Innovation, Labor, Water, and the Future of Farming
From California Berry Fields to Global Leadership If you’ve ever purchased strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries at your local grocery store, chances are you’ve seen the iconic Driscoll’s label. What …
San Diego Agriculture at a Crossroads: Dana Groot on Water, Regulation, Labor, and California’s Farming Future
California agriculture faces no shortage of challenges, but few regions illustrate both the opportunities and obstacles facing farmers better than San Diego County. In a wide-ranging conversation with “The Ag …