Darren Schmall

From Farming to Fast-Growing Trees: Darren Schmall’s Vision for California Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Horticulture, Interview, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Wine

…pumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted attractions, wine tasting rooms, and finally the highly successful ApCal Rock and Ranch concert venue in Madera County. Today, the three-acre outdoor amphitheater seats approximately…

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…

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…

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,…