…conversation with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, including public safety, government accountability, election integrity, Proposition 39, agriculture, and California’s political future. However, the complete interview offers much more insight into…
The Northwest Territory Opened the Door to America’s Westward Expansion
…farms, built communities, and expanded the nation’s agricultural frontier. The Frontier Reaches the Mississippi River By 1813, the American frontier had advanced all the way to the Mississippi River, signaling…
Tom McClintock Talks California Water, Farming, and Freedom
…energy, water infrastructure, and agriculture. He reflected on a time when California was known for abundant water supplies, affordable housing, lower taxes, strong universities, and growing economic opportunity, arguing that…
PCA Bastiaan Weststeyn Highlights Season-Long Navel Orangeworm Strategy with Avaunt eVo and Altacor eVo
…grower returns. “The ROI isn’t just coming from saving money on those expenses,” Weststeyn said. “When you get better quality… your grades are better, your quality is better, your payout…
California Cattlemen’s President Rick Roberti Sounds the Alarm on Agriculture’s Future
…operating under fewer regulations, lower labor costs, and significantly different environmental standards. California producers face especially high production costs because of labor regulations, environmental policies, energy prices, and compliance requirements….
California Cattlemen’s President Says Loss of Grazing Land Threatens Beef Industry’s Future
…face rising costs for energy, fertilizer and other inputs, while also losing pastureland to development. “I think we’re losing the one thing that we need, and that’s grass,” Roberti said….
California Pistachio Crop Could Be Cut in Half: Rich Kreps Explains What Growers Need to Know
…also spent considerable time sharing their perspectives on California politics, water policy, international trade, federal agricultural leadership, elections, rural communities, and the future direction of the state’s farming industry. Whether…
Steve Hilton Says California Must End California’s “War on Agriculture”
…restrictions, rising labor costs, expensive energy, and deteriorating infrastructure. Having spent considerable time visiting farming communities throughout California—including the Central Valley, Imperial County, Ventura County, Monterey County, and California’s wine…
Keely Covello Talks Potter Valley, Water, and California’s Future with The Ag Meter
Keely Covello As California continues to grapple with water shortages, aging infrastructure, devastating wildfires, and increasing political division, one voice has emerged as a passionate advocate for rural communities: Keely…
Gloria Romero Outlines Vision for California Agriculture, Water, and the Golden State’s Future
…of President John F. Kennedy, when she says the party emphasized American exceptionalism, opportunity, hard work, family, faith, and service to the nation. According to Romero, today’s political climate bears…
California Winegrape Growers Fight for Fairness Amid Industry Challenges
…Valley, Sonoma County, Lodi, Russian River, Dry Creek, or other California appellations ensures consumers are supporting California-grown grapes and the families who produce them. Wine Should Be Enjoyed, Not Feared…
Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State to Celebrate the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry
…Valley’s agricultural heritage. Sponsorship and Participation Opportunities Because admission remains free, community sponsorships are essential to the festival’s success. Businesses, wineries, agricultural companies, organizations, and innovators are encouraged to become…
Whole Vine Festival Celebrates the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry
…about agriculture. Beyond agriculture, the event showcases local culture with live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, and culinary competitions featuring California grapes. This year’s festival will include a charcuterie competition,…
Global Cherry Markets Shift as Harvests Expand Across the Northern Hemisphere
Picked, red, ripe cherry fruits in a wooden box, on a plantation Image by caocao1211967.gmail.com/DepositPhotos The latest global cherry market trends show production increasing in several key growing regions, creating…