…a personal note, Isom shared that his son has entered the agricultural industry, working in commodity fumigation with a focus on tree nuts. The next generation remains committed to farming,…
Custom Produce’s Growth Story: Ted Torosian
…the most successful companies in the Central Valley.” Today, the company operates on a 15-acre facility, handling over 80 commodities and specializing in consolidation — allowing customers to pick up…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…the Cavaliers’ football program thrives in a close-knit, faith-based community. Community and Faith at CVC Bakker credits CVC not just for athletic excellence but for its strong sense of community….
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…compliance, Nicol said that the state’s rules often put local growers at a disadvantage compared to competitors in other states and countries. He emphasized the need for a balanced approach…
Stay Ahead of the Threat: Protecting Pistachios from Insect Pressure
…with precision. Discover how this innovative combination of systemic and contact compounds works in harmony to halt pest development, sterilize eggs, and disrupt the life cycle, giving growers a powerful…
California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
…innovations across the Golden State. Anker, a third-generation dairyman, shares how his family’s operation balances cow comfort with fluctuating market conditions. From citrus peel feed to molasses treats, he explains…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
…immigration reform—protecting long-time workers, creating legal pathways for seasonal farm labor, and deporting criminal offenders. She also proposed a domestic work sponsorship program, allowing wealthy households to legally sponsor employees…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…a wide range of products and markets. How Milk Pricing Works When it comes to milk pricing, Case acknowledges it’s a unique system—federally regulated and calculated in reverse compared to…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…groundwater picture is especially complicated, with 12 Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) managing three sub-basins. This fractured structure leads to poor communication and a lack of public understanding about the crisis’s…
Freight, Labor, and Water: Roger Isom Unpacks the Big Challenges
…hopeful the current administration may finally bring clarity and compromise. “We’ve had the same people work with us for 20 or 30 years,” he says, “and they’re part of our…
Discover the Edge: Managing Tree Fruit Harvest in the Heat
…varieties, there’s still reason for optimism this season. Tune in now to hear Todd’s expert take on making the most of your tree fruit crop, plus a quick note on…
Robert McCormick and the Birth of American Agricultural Innovation
McCormick’s reaper meant that families could farm more land. USDA NRCS Texas, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Robert McCormick was a successful farmer in Virginia who owned a substantial 532-acre…
Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than Ever
When it comes to raising healthy dairy calves, producers are increasingly paying attention to what’s happening inside the animal—specifically, gut health for baby calves. According to experts like Dr. Jill…
California Almonds at the Crossroads: Tariffs, Trade, and Hope for a Better Harvest
…by Darren Rigg of Minturn Nut Company. Despite market turbulence, Darren shared a cautiously optimistic view for the coming harvest season. After a rollercoaster of pricing over the past few…