David Collenberg

Fifth-Generation Farmer David Collenberg Enters California Lieutenant Governor Race

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Environment, Infrastructure, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…in agriculture making decisions that directly impact rural communities. One of the biggest concerns discussed was California’s growing regulatory burden on farming and transportation industries. Collenberg warned that truckers are…

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies

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…you. I’m with you.” He promised dramatic changes for agriculture if elected governor and urged Californians to participate in the June 2 primary election. Listeners interested in learning more about…

Chad Bianco

Chad Bianco Sounds Off on California Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Future of the Golden State

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…immigration authorities. He also emphasized that immigration reform ultimately requires federal action through Congress and the White House. One of the interview’s strongest recurring themes was Bianco’s focus on restoring…

California pear growers

California Pear Growers Fight Imports While Delivering Premium Fruit

DanAgri-Business, Drought, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Regulation, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Trade, Water

…discussed during the interview was the increasing presence of imported pears from countries like Argentina and Chile. According to Zanobini, many imported pears are treated with a ripening inhibitor known…

california

California at a Crossroads: Edward Ring Sounds the Alarm on Water, Energy & the Future of Farming

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…the federal government. He also expressed concern that California’s regulatory environment has become increasingly hostile toward business owners, independent analysts, and private-sector professionals interested in public service. Why Californians Should…

rural electrification

How Franklin Roosevelt Helped Bring Electricity to Rural America

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Biofuels/Energy, This Land of Ours

…delivery services. Beyond household convenience, electricity promised to modernize agriculture itself. Farms could eventually use electric-powered equipment, lighting, and water pumps, improving efficiency and productivity. However, one major challenge remained:…