…climate conditions. However, the South told a different story. Poor soil quality and inconsistent weather patterns made farming especially difficult. Many early Southern farmers eventually gave up, relocating their families…
IFPA Strengthens Voice with UNEP Recognition
…last fall of observer status with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). That designation allowed IFPA to participate in global climate discussions that directly affect agricultural policies…
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….
Hilton Eyes Regulatory Overhaul for California Ag
…reversing aggressive climate policies. “I think I can help us get towards $3 gas in California by rolling back some of the climate extremism through my appointments to CARB,” he…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…Water = Controlling People Bianco framed the issue as one of government control, not climate: “If you want to control people, you control their food and water,” he warned. “This…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…ground temperatures and disrupt chill hours needed for crops like tree nuts. “In the name of climate change, they’re changing the climate with their stupid solar farms.” Restoring Water Abundance…
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
…interagency collaboration between federal and state governments They stress that these actions are essential to ensure long-term economic sustainability, environmental balance, and climate resilience. Beyond Infrastructure: A Call for Partnership…
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
…Association (CFFA), to discuss the challenges California’s fresh fruit growers face in today’s political and regulatory climate. California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers Founded 87 years ago, the…
Hilton: California Broken by Extremism, Incompetence
…Climate Policies Driving Higher Costs Hilton pointed to climate-related regulations as a major driver of rising costs across the state. “Why is everything so expensive?” he asked. “Gas, electricity, water,…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…in agriculture. This platform fostered dialogue on shared challenges and innovative practices in climate-smart farming, benefiting both U.S. and Moroccan producers. The tour also included a stop at the Port…
CARB to Develop Biomass Incentives in 2029 Climate Strategy
California Advances Climate Goals with Biomass Incentive Mandate The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will soon be tasked with developing incentives for biomass-based products as part of the state’s long-term…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…everything from war and trade to AI and climate change. But noticeably absent from their formal agenda? Agriculture. That’s why the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture launched a concurrent…
California Citrus Shines: Jesse Silva Highlights Quality, Demand, and Imports
…you can support U.S.-grown fruit is really key for a lot of these retailers, especially the local grown area retailers here in California.” California’s unique climate plays a key role…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-11-25
…serious health alert: Valley Fever cases are rising across the Central Valley. Some are blaming climate change, but our hosts say the real culprit is a lack of water. Tune…