California Insurance

California Insurance Crisis: Can Experience Fix What’s Broken?

DanAgri-Business, Crop Insurance, Economy, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports

…insurance, equipment coverage, commercial vehicles, and workers’ compensation—creating a ripple effect across the entire food production system. At the center of the issue is the growing reliance on California’s FAIR…

Monterey County

Monterey County Agriculture at a Crossroads: Water, Labor, and the Future of America’s Salad Bowl

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Special Reports, Technology, Water

…annually—including strawberries, lettuce, broccoli, spinach, and wine grapes—the region plays a vital role in feeding the nation. Often called the “Salad Bowl of the World,” its leafy greens sector alone…

Michael Gates

Michael Gates’ Plan to Restore Law & Order in California

DanEconomy, General, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports

…or without support from the governor or legislature. Agriculture, NGOs, and Accountability For California’s agriculture community, Gates addressed growing frustration over NGOs and misuse of taxpayer funds. Farmers—already dealing with…

farmers markets

From Colonial Streets to Community Staples: The History of Farmers Markets in America

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Industry, This Land of Ours

…communities connected, shared news, and built relationships. A Lasting Legacy in Lancaster By 1730, the town of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, took a significant step in formalizing the role of farmers markets…

season

Coverage and Timing Key for Mealybug and Scale Control

Josh McGillIndustry

…more quickly throughout the vine canopy. Once movement is observed, Burkdoll recommends applying Senstar® Insecticide, which combines systemic and contact activity to control populations at multiple life stages. Scale insects,…

California Ag Policy

California Ag at a Crossroads: Policy, Pressure, and Opportunity

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Biotechnology, Climate Change, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Greenhouse Gas, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Solar, Special Reports, Tariffs, Technology, Trade, Water

…the Golden State. Representing the Backbone of California Agriculture Agricultural Council of California, founded in 1919, represents farmer-owned businesses spanning dairy, almonds, citrus, dried fruits, and nursery production. Its members…

Tom McClintock

California Governor Race and Trade Policy Highlight Challenges and Opportunities for Agriculture

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Soil, Special Reports, Tariffs, Technology, Trade, Water

…sales tax allocations tied to online purchases. “They rip off all of our towns,” she said, referencing how local communities are missing out on key funding sources. The broader conversation…

Independent

Independent Voice for California: Culotti’s Plan

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Funding, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…shopping, much of that revenue—especially from platforms like Amazon and Etsy—never makes it back to local communities. Instead, she claims, those funds are retained at the state level, leaving towns…

California Cherry

California Cherries 2026: Bigger Crop, Earlier Season, New Challenges

DanAgri-Business, Cherries, Drought, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…today, with thousands of global options competing for shelf space. Technology, Labor, and the Future The industry is rapidly evolving. Modern cherry operations now include: Optical sorting systems analyzing size,…