California Insurance

California Insurance Crisis: Can Experience Fix What’s Broken?

DanAgri-Business, Crop Insurance, Economy, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports

…points to broader issues impacting insurability: Poor forest management leading to catastrophic wildfires Rising crime rates Restrictions on energy production driving up fuel costs These factors don’t just affect daily…

Michael Gates

Michael Gates’ Plan to Restore Law & Order in California

DanEconomy, General, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports

…results. His record includes: Reducing crime by double digits through a city-run prosecutor program Cutting homelessness by 60% Defending law enforcement in major cases, including a $20 million lawsuit victory…

Elaine Culotti

Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Education, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…crime, homelessness pressures, and a lack of local control. “They ran on promises to fix their towns,” she said. “Then Sacramento takes it away from them.” Her plan would return…

almond

Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026

DanAgri-Business, Almonds, Environment, Industry, Interview, Pollinators, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Tree, nut & vine crops, Vegetables

…the Central Valley, with law enforcement task forces addressing hive crime. That reality underscores just how valuable pollination has become. As Teran emphasized, bees are not just another input —…

California

California in Crisis: Elaine Culotti on Leadership, Voter ID & Agriculture

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Environment, Interview, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…investment out of the state, further harming economic stability. Culotti stressed the importance of supporting local mayors and community leaders who prioritize low crime, economic development, and healthy, productive communities….

Elaine Culotti

Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…“The $250 million they’re using is actually Prop 36’s money—the anti-crime bill. Voters said yes to Prop 36 to stop crazy crime, but instead of funding that, Newsom took the…

California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water, Weather

…work authorization cards with penalties for undocumented status. Legal Pathways for New Workers – stronger background checks and legal entry channels. Criminal Entrants – removal of individuals linked to crime…

hilton

Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Solar, Special Reports, Water

…in Petaluma and Point Reyes facing bureaucratic land grabs. “These amazing businesses are being pushed out by donors and bureaucrats. I’ll fight like hell for them.” Cartels, Crime, and Ag…

California

Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Commodities, Commodity Report, Crop Insurance, Economy, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Forestry, Fruits & Vegetables, Infrastructure, Legislative, Nuts & Grapes, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Technology, Trade, Water

…pull ag and all of these county supervisor people that show up and say, shame on you, you’re selling goat cheese out and have them fight crime. Giving a farm…