…most productive agricultural regions in the world. Crops such as wheat, fruits, vegetables, and grapes flourished due to the state’s climate and expanding irrigation systems. Without the migration routes like…
U.S. Rice Planting Near Completion as Crop Conditions Remain Strong
…state. Rice planting schedules in California often extend later than other production regions due to differences in climate, water management and production practices. As a result, the state’s progress is…
USDA Specialty Crop Assistance, Water Policy, and California Agriculture in Focus
…“That’s not a seed. That’s not a tree. That’s not fertilizer. That’s not diesel. That’s not water.” Much of the discussion centered on California’s regulatory climate, water management policies, and…
Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies
…deliveries quickly if leadership changes direction. Energy costs were another major concern raised during the conversation. Hilton argued that California’s climate regulations have dramatically increased the cost of diesel, gasoline,…
Steve Hilton Calls for Major Changes to California Water, Energy, and Agriculture Policies
…said agriculture has been “strangled and throttled” by state leadership and promised major changes if elected governor. “You’re never going to have a stronger champion for farming and agriculture than…
Chad Bianco Sounds Off on California Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Future of the Golden State
…by criticizing recent California gubernatorial debates for ignoring farming and agriculture despite California being one of the world’s largest food producers. While climate change dominated political discussion, Bianco argued that…
Chad Bianco Says California Agriculture Needs Deregulation, Water Solutions, and Common Sense Leadership
…candidates were asked about climate policy while agriculture, water, and food production received little attention. “Ag is one of the main drivers of the success of California,” Bianco said. “Our…
Huma Highlights Water-Saving Potential of SURF-MAX® Technology
…conducted in Spain, where production systems and climate conditions share similarities with California specialty crop production. The trials evaluated SURF-MAX® across several crops and showed irrigation water savings ranging from…
Edward Ring Warns California Energy Policies Are Driving Up Gas Prices and Hurting Agriculture
…money,” he said while discussing why businesses continue leaving the state. The interview also turned toward California’s broader climate and renewable energy policies, including offshore wind, electric vehicle mandates, and…
Edward Ring Series Continues as California Water Debate and Governor Race Intensify
…“We have to change the regulations,” Ring emphasized repeatedly throughout the interview. One proposed solution involved completing the long-discussed Folsom South Canal extension, which Ring and former Congressman John Duarte…
When Rural America Waited for Power
…nation were rapidly modernizing with electric lights, appliances, and industrial growth, much of rural America remained in conditions that had changed little for generations. Farm families depended on manual labor…
When Power Reached the Farm: Rural America’s “Zero Hour”
…milestone for farm families who had waited generations for such change. “Zero Hour”: A Moment Never Forgotten For those who lived through it, one moment stood above all others. It…
Dena Maldonado Talks Farming, Crime, and California’s Future in Congressional Run
…change. During an interview with “The Ag Meter” host Nick Papagni, Maldonado discussed why she decided to run for California’s 14th Congressional District, the struggles facing agriculture, rising crime, government…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads-Roger Isom Warns of Water, Regulation, and Economic Crisis
…interview also focused heavily on California’s fuel prices and climate regulations. Isom noted that Californians routinely pay several dollars more per gallon than drivers elsewhere in the country due to…