Keely Covello California’s rural communities are once again at the center of a high-stakes water battle—and this time, the spotlight is on Potter Valley. In a powerful interview with “The…
Farm Dog of the Year 2027: Nominations Now Open
…often important partners in our daily work as well as wonderful companions for farm families.” Typical farm dog duties include: Rounding up livestock Chasing off predators Opening gates Fetching tools…
California Insurance Crisis: Can Experience Fix What’s Broken?
…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 Agriculture at a Crossroads: Water, Labor, and the Future of America’s Salad Bowl
…the broader community. Labor: Skilled, Essential, and Expensive Labor remains critical in Monterey County, where 55,000 to 58,000 workers are needed to harvest crops—many of which cannot be mechanized. Harvesting…
California Table Grapes 2026: Early Season, Global Demand, Strong Future
…Grape Commission at GrapesFromCalifornia.com. Website: GrapesFromCalifornia.com Organization: California Table Grape Commission California Table Grapes 2026: Early Season, Global Demand, Strong Future Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026…
Michael Gates’ Plan to Restore Law & Order in California
…and has instead “run interference” for political allies. If elected, Gates promises immediate action: Enforcing federal and state laws, including constitutional protections Working directly with all 58 district attorneys and…
Valley Irrigation: A $5,000 Gamble That Changed Farming Forever
…the company, Doherty focused on practical agricultural needs, beginning with work on farm elevators. These systems were essential for handling and storing grain efficiently, and they positioned the company as…
Garst & Hybrid Corn: From Iowa to the Cold War
The Birth of a Seed Revolution In 1931, Roswell Garst and Charlie Thomas founded the Garst and Thomas Hybrid Corn Company in Coon Rapids. Their work came at a time…
Coverage and Timing Key for Mealybug and Scale Control
…reduce productivity over time. Senstar provides a dual mode of action, one component moves within the plant to target feeding pests, while the other works as a contact material to…
Coverage and Timing Key for Mealybug and Scale Control
…reduce productivity over time. Senstar provides a dual mode of action, one component moves within the plant to target feeding pests, while the other works as a contact material to…
Ag Council President Highlights Regulatory Pressure, Plastics Policy, and Political Uncertainty for California Farmers
…implementation. Beyond plastics, Rooney pointed to broader cost pressures continuing to strain farmers, including labor, fuel, freight, and regulatory compliance. She stressed that these combined factors are making it increasingly…
California Agriculture Faces Policy Pressure, Weather Challenges, and Critical Election Year
…walk into these conversations and try to understand the goal, then figure out how to maneuver through it.” Rooney emphasized that education plays a major role in her work, helping…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Policy, Pressure, and Opportunity
…works better than mandates. These programs not only help agriculture meet climate goals but also support rural economies, especially in disadvantaged communities tied to food processing. Small Farms Feeling the…
Independent Voice for California: Culotti’s Plan
Independent candidate Elaine Culotti shares her vision for California A Fresh Perspective on California’s Future In a compelling and wide-ranging interview, California gubernatorial candidate Elaine Culotti joins “the Ag Meter,”…