…businesses. Smith specifically highlighted the extensive compliance requirements facing farmers today. Many growers must navigate significant paperwork, reporting requirements, and regulations while already dealing with labor shortages, water concerns, and…
The California Trail and America’s Agricultural Expansion West
…became important agricultural centers because of their rich soil, access to water, and favorable growing conditions. However, not all settlers stayed in the Midwest. The opening of the Oregon, California,…
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…
San Diego Agriculture Faces Rising Costs, Labor Challenges, and Water Concerns
…throughout California agriculture: farmers continue adapting to rising costs, labor shortages, water concerns, and increasing regulations while working to maintain local food production and support rural communities. Listen to previous…
Napa County Officials Warn Growers After Glassy-Winged Sharpshooters Found on Grapevines
…to grapevines. Once infected, vines have no cure. The disease blocks a vine’s ability to transport water and nutrients, eventually causing decline and death. Officials emphasized that symptoms of infection…
USDA Rural Development Highlights Water, Infrastructure, and Economic Growth in California’s Central Valley
…farmers, dairy producers, and rural residents remains a top priority. Water Infrastructure Remains a Critical Issue One of the central topics of the discussion was water. For California agriculture, water…
San Diego Agriculture at a Crossroads: Dana Groot on Water, Regulation, Labor, and California’s Farming Future
…or increasingly rely on imports.” Water Costs Have Reached Crisis Levels Perhaps no issue is more pressing for San Diego County farmers than water. Agricultural water prices in the region…
USDA Officials Highlight Water, Rural Development, and Specialty Crop Support in California
…financing projects such as pipelines, water tanks, and system improvements. He stressed that reliable water infrastructure is essential for both agricultural production and rural quality of life. “Water means jobs,”…
Trails to the West: The Hidden Routes That Shaped American Agriculture
…river valleys across the Great Plains. Many wagon routes traveled alongside rivers because they provided reliable water sources for both travelers and livestock. Rivers also offered easier terrain for wagon…
Connie Conway: USDA Focused on Keeping California Farmers Farming
Connie Conway California Agriculture Faces Growing Challenges—But Is Washington Finally Listening? California farmers are battling rising costs, burdensome regulations, water uncertainty, and increasing pressure from policies that many believe threaten…
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglas Discusses Federal Support, Water Challenges, and the Future of Agriculture
…recent increases in water allocations for West Side growers, Douglas acknowledged that water management remains one of the industry’s biggest challenges. While leadership changes could potentially improve dialogue around water…
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…
USDA Announces $1.7 Billion Relief Package for Specialty Crop Farmers During California Visit
…on effective trade, labor, and water policies. Valadao stressed that farmers, farmworkers, and agricultural leaders all play essential roles in maintaining a safe and reliable food supply for the nation….
Fifth-Generation Farmer David Collenberg Enters California Lieutenant Governor Race
…over excessive regulations, rising fuel prices, water restrictions, and government overreach targeting California agriculture. He said agencies such as the California Air Resources Board and State Water Resources Control Board…























