The AgNet News Hour kicks off 2026 with a comprehensive discussion on the most critical issue facing California agriculture: water. Hosts Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer examine …
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
Alexandra Duarte, Modesto almond farmer and candidate for California State Senate District 4, joined Ag Meter to discuss her rapidly growing campaign, the challenges facing rural California, and why agriculture …
California Agriculture: Water, Crop Markets & 2025 Outlook
This episode of the AgNet News Hour delivered a full hour of expert breakdowns on the challenges and opportunities shaping California agriculture. Segments one and two featured Joel Kimmelshue, who …
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
Nat DiBuduo: The Godfather of California Grapes Reflects on Tradition, Change, and the Future of Wine Honoring a Living Legend As October marks Italian Heritage Month and the celebration of …
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
Finding Solutions in a State Defined by Water Challenges California’s agriculture industry is built on innovation, resilience, and adaptation—qualities that define experts like Cory Broad, Agronomic Sales Manager at Avid …
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
The Oberti Family Legacy in Central Valley Agriculture Melissa Oberti, a third-generation (nearly fourth) farmer from Madera, California, continues her family’s agricultural tradition. The Oberti family, once famous for Oberti …
Tracking the Impact Water Regulations Have on Agricultural Land Values
The value of agricultural land has historically rested on access to water and the increasing water regulations that are coming into effect are going to play a critical role in …
Conflict Between SGMA and California Water Rules
Some of the California water regulations may be at odds with some of the provisions of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The guidelines established under the Waters of the …
SGMA Rollout Coming Along Smoothly
The implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) has presented some challenges, however it appears the overall process is progressing smoothly overall. Supervising Engineering Geologist with the Department of …
Groundwater Planning Moves into Next Phase
Now that agencies, farmers and others in affected California groundwater basins have formed local groundwater agencies, the costly and more challenging work begins, as the agencies develop groundwater management plans. …
SGMA BMP Survey Deadline Extended
Best Management Practices (BMP) Survey Deadline Extended Thru August 8 The DWR Sustainable Groundwater Management Program has developed a BMP Survey to help rank initial BMP development for the sustainable …
SGMA Timelines Necessary for Ag
Environmental groups are wanting to speed up SGMA timelines. Agriculture leaders say that time is needed for producers to plan. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Including Small Water Agencies in Management
Getting local water entities formed is proving to be a challenge as some small water agencies required to be included are not equipped to handle such an endeavor. Sponsored ContentLet’s …