…Syngenta will host trials in Woodland, California, focusing on watermelon, cantaloupe, peppers, tomatoes, and onions. These trials will showcase both established and emerging varieties, while providing growers with the latest…
Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
…his partners, the company continues to grow, adapt, and serve farmers, distributors, and consumers with the same commitment that started it all—hard work, integrity, and a passion for produce. Sponsored…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
Rachel Nettleton From Sports to Agriculture Rachel Nettleton, Executive Director of the Kern County Farm Bureau, didn’t grow up in the farming industry. Born and raised in Bakersfield, California, she…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
…standards for energy projects on federal lands. Both developments, the hosts argued, mark important steps to limit California’s regulatory overreach. Nick Folio on Freight, Dairy, and Hay The centerpiece of…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…industry. Farmers can expect machines that deliver precision, efficiency, and comfort—whether managing row crops, or tending to the almonds, pistachios, grapes, and raisins that make up Midland Tractor’s primary customer…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakkerβs Life in the Central Valley
…athletes that perform well). Brody, 16, is making his mark as a wide receiver. Joey, 18, adds her own talents to the mix, while Blaze, 10, is already charging down…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngentaβs Dale Nicol
…remains a leader in quality and volume, imports are forcing farmers to rethink their strategies to stay competitive. He stressed the importance of strengthening relationships between growers, marketers, and policymakers…
California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
…be ready for both good and bad years, setting aside reserves for leaner times. He encourages consumers to support dairies by buying milk, cheese, pizza, and other dairy products, highlighting…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…humanity’s oldest and most essential professions, rooted in stewardship of the earth as commanded by God. “Drink milk, eat cheese, buy that pizza,” he urges. “Support these dairymen. They work…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…in Water Management Matt Angell, a Madera County farmer and owner of a pump company, brings decades of experience at the intersection of agriculture, technology, and water management. In his…
Spotlight on California FFA: Empowering the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
…the passion of California’s FFA leaders comes through loud and clear. Whether it’s preparing students for careers in farming, agribusiness, ag law, or public service, this organization is growing much…
Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than Ever
…calves can come from many sources: heat or cold, transportation, vaccinations, dehorning, and exposure to pathogens. All of these can activate the immune system, which pulls energy away from growth…
California Freight Industry Crisis: Trucking Leader Speaks Out on Rising Costs and Regulations
The California freight industry crisis is hitting home for trucking companies across the state. Mark Wood, owner of Kingsburg-based Wildwood Express, is calling attention to the skyrocketing fuel prices, restrictive…
Innovation and Ingenuity in the Desert: Yuma, Arizonaβs Role in Feeding America
…salt levels, a multi-decade drought, and shifting political tides around water law may disrupt this balance. The episode also touches on broader trade tensions, such as escalating tariffs with Canada,…