…direct communication and social media outreach. He said modern campaigns no longer depend entirely on mainstream media and that voters appreciate candidates who personally engage with them online and respond…
Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies
…agriculture, water policy, energy costs, regulations, and what Hilton described as the urgent need for “common-sense leadership” in Sacramento. Hilton immediately criticized recent California gubernatorial debates for failing to address…
Steve Hilton Calls for Major Changes to California Water, Energy, and Agriculture Policies
…said. “We just need common sense leadership.” The broadcast also featured a Growing Edge segment with Valent USA discussing organic pest management tools, including PyGanic and the Debug product line,…
Organic Growers Face Growing Insect Pressure Across Specialty Crops
…shorter residual activity and fewer systemic properties compared to conventional chemistries, making consistent control more difficult. At the same time, insects exposed to conventional products in nearby fields can still…
Chad Bianco Sounds Off on California Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Future of the Golden State
…and energy production. He pledged to eliminate rules he believes place California farmers at a competitive disadvantage compared to producers in other states. According to Bianco, California should not punish…
California Pear Growers Fight Imports While Delivering Premium Fruit
…remaining pear farms are operated by fifth- and sixth-generation farming families committed to preserving the industry for future generations. There is optimism surrounding the upcoming pear season, however. Because bloom…
California Pear Growers Push for Quality, Fair Market as Early Season Approaches
…California’s longtime specialty crop industries. Zanobini said the 2025 season was difficult for California pear growers, largely because of heavy competition from imported fruit on retail shelves. One of the…
Edward Ring Warns California Energy Policies Are Driving Up Gas Prices and Hurting Agriculture
…long-term economic impact on rural California communities. Ring warned that uncertainty surrounding California regulations is discouraging long-term investment in energy infrastructure, pipelines, and refining capacity. “You can’t demand companies lose…
Early Spider Mite Control Critical in Tree Fruit and Nut Crops
…with field scouting and consider combining pest and disease treatments, when possible, to improve efficiency and reduce application costs. For more information, visit Valent.com/ZealMVP Always read and follow label directions….
California Water Debate Intensifies as Edward Ring Pushes Major Reforms for Farmers and the Delta
…move water efficiently to farms and communities. He believes targeted dredging could improve conditions for both agriculture and the environment. “We can make everyone happy,” hosts noted during the discussion,…
Pest Pressure Builds Across California Specialty Crops – Part 2
Here is part 2 on key pests across multiple specialty crops in California. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent U.S.A., says success this season will come down to…
California Farmers Push Back as NGOs Target Agricultural Land and Food Security Concerns Grow
…land battles are happening throughout California and across the country as farming communities face increasing legal and financial pressure. “We lost over 14,000 farms in 2024,” she said while discussing…
Rural Electrification: Powering America’s Farms and Future
…executive order establishing the Rural Electrification Administration (REA). This marked a decisive federal commitment to ensuring that farms and rural households could access reliable electric power. The REA’s mission was…
Dena Maldonado Talks Farming, Crime, and California’s Future in Congressional Run
…City, Sunol, and surrounding communities. A major focus of the interview centered on agriculture and California’s growing regulatory burden on farmers. Papagni pointed out that California produces hundreds of food…