…gap in Sacramento, a voice of common sense,” Duarte told listeners. At the heart of her campaign are water, regulations, and rural representation. Duarte insisted California does not have a…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…operate without such support. This imbalance, combined with higher land values for competing crops like pistachios and almonds, has caused significant acreage loss in California’s raisin vineyards. He also highlighted…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…common sense from politicians is often the first mistake. “That’s your first problem—you’re trying to use common sense on a politician, and it never, ever works,” he quipped. Conservation, Stewardship,…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…industry is shaped heavily by processors. Kreps explained that Stewart Resnick of The Wonderful Company usually sets the tone, coming out this year with an initial low price of 95…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…vanity piece.” A Call for Common-Sense Leadership Duarte highlighted candidates like Lorenzo Rios, a military veteran and congressional hopeful whom he described as charismatic, sincere, and deeply committed to the…
John Duarte Shares Bold Nursery Innovations and Warns of Prop 50 Threat
…listeners, stressing that productivity is the key to surviving low nut prices. The nursery’s work doesn’t stop with almonds. Duarte said their pistachio vigor clonal rootstock has shown a 30%…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…international competition grows fiercer. Regulatory compliance costs alone have increased by 1,400% in the past 15 years, according to Farm Bureau data. Many family farms, particularly small and mid-sized operations,…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
…a workable balance, profitability for everyone in the supply chain is at risk. Diesel Prices and Fuel Variables Fuel is another major strain. Compared to regular unleaded, diesel prices remain…
Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
…where we bring the best days of our valley back,” he said. “Let’s not work with fear. Let’s work with a commitment for the best days in our valley and…
Mike Harvey: Farming, Faith & Leading California’s Youth
…we can’t talk to people we disagree with,” Harvey said. In speeches across California, he has urged communities to remember that disagreement does not make someone the enemy. As the…
Franklin King: Pioneer of Modern Organic Farming
…but also developed and refined methods that laid the groundwork for modern organic farming. Legacy in Agriculture While the principles King promoted—such as sustainable soil management and environmentally conscious farming—are…
California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges
…can reach her through her company website, terraintech.co. The site includes a contact form and details about projects in progress. While some initiatives remain confidential, she is eager to connect…
Jean Étienne de Boré: Pioneer of Granulated Sugar in Louisiana
…a thriving industry. Transforming Sugarcane Into a Profitable Commodity By demonstrating that sugarcane could be processed efficiently and profitably, de Boré played a crucial role in transforming it into one…
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…