…to be. “It’s got to stop,” Woods insisted. “They need to put their hands on it, clean it up, and make sure everything looks good.” The Freight Industry’s Importance Host…
Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
…California. A Competitor’s Mindset Papagni praised Rios’s competitive spirit, noting that it reflects a refusal to give up. Rios agreed, recalling lessons from his military career. “In 23 years of…
Mike Harvey: Farming, Faith & Leading California’s Youth
…it,” Harvey recalled, describing time spent both in the fields and in the packing house. Those years instilled in him a deep respect for agriculture and a lasting connection to…
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…Hill said the industry is now adapting. The price gap between compliant and non-compliant pork has narrowed. Non-compliant pork—produced outside California—can still be sold if it undergoes further processing in…
Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…expert input. Faculty shared curriculum needs and ways to better connect with industry. Students highlighted career interests and knowledge gaps, offering a glimpse into the future workforce of agriculture. This…
Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
…built one of Sonoma County’s top 25 wineries, a recognized name in the international wine industry. Meeting Challenges in the Wine Industry While much of the wine industry has faced…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
…limited domestic labor pool create ongoing struggles. Barcellos supports immigration reform that keeps good workers in the community while addressing criminal concerns. Imports and tariffs: Competing with lower-cost imports remains…
My Job Depends on Ag: How a Grassroots Sticker Campaign Grew Into a Movement Supporting California Agriculture
…“This isn’t about making money—it’s about reinvesting in the future of farming,” Malanka explained, noting that donations are routed through the Central Valley Community Foundation so all proceeds benefit students. Building Awareness…
California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
…remarkable aspects of California’s wine industry is its commitment to sustainability: 90% of California wines are produced in a certified sustainable winery. 65% of vineyard acreage is certified sustainable. 95%…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…the soil. Floodplain farming also complemented their use of fire. When combined, seasonal flooding and ash from burned vegetation created fertile, productive soil that could sustain communities for generations. Staple…
California Wine Month Highlights Sustainability and Innovation: Julie Berge of the Wine Institute Shares Industry Outlook
…remains optimistic. “We have an incredible product and a passionate community,” she said. “This is the time to reintroduce wine to a new generation.” For the full interview with Julie…
Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity
…of nutrition early on can significantly increase red meat yield and consistency. Industry Collaboration The report also stresses communication across the supply chain. Feedlots increasingly expect calves to arrive with…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…nowhere,” with uncertainty keeping fields idle instead of productive. Agrivoltaics and the Push for Solar The conversation then shifted to agrivoltaics, the idea of combining solar energy production with agriculture….
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…disproportionately. Proper water storage and infrastructure investments have been delayed for over a decade. Communities in the Central Valley rely on farming for jobs and economic stability. “Farmers are very…