Marlena Paolilli

Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry

DanAgri-Business, Grapes, Interview, Special Reports, Wine

…and authentic storytelling. Adapt marketing strategies to reach younger audiences where they are—both online and in local communities. “From soil to the cellar, winemakers pour patience, passion, and precision into…

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Seeds, Special Reports

…broccoli and cauliflower. The trials mark Syngenta’s third year of testing in the region, with multiple sowing phases starting in June, ensuring comprehensive data for variety development. Testing and Developing…

Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…counter what they described as California’s regulatory “twilight zone.” The EPA has moved to block the state from imposing trucking rules on out-of-state carriers, while the USDA has announced efficiency…

dairy

Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley

DanAgri-Business, Cattle, Dairy & Livestock, Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Forage Crops, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…the Cavaliers’ football program thrives in a close-knit, faith-based community. Community and Faith at CVC Bakker credits CVC not just for athletic excellence but for its strong sense of community….

California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…innovations across the Golden State. Anker, a third-generation dairyman, shares how his family’s operation balances cow comfort with fluctuating market conditions. From citrus peel feed to molasses treats, he explains…

Madera

Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Irrigation, Special Reports, Water

…groundwater picture is especially complicated, with 12 Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) managing three sub-basins. This fractured structure leads to poor communication and a lack of public understanding about the crisis’s…

Sonny Toor

California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy

DanAgri-Business, Almonds, Economy, Exports/Imports, Industry, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Walnuts, Water

…crucial. Toor commended the U.S. government’s tariff negotiations—especially with Japan, China, Vietnam, and South Korea—but noted Europe could present challenges. “There’s talk of counter tariffs from the EU in December….