California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations

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…realities of farm life—from early morning emergencies to daily business challenges. Regulatory Challenges Facing California Farmers Farmers face thousands of regulations annually, many of which impact profitability and farm succession….

California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback

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…Clause and the federal Clean Air Act. While the EPA’s move may protect out-of-state truckers, California-registered fleets remain subject to the state’s stringent standards. The hosts noted that this could…

Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: Anna Genasci

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…directly to agriculture, making farming a critical economic driver. She urged policymakers to better appreciate agriculture’s role: “We grow over 400 commodities in the state of California, some of which…

Midland Tractor

Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service

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…markets have created uncertainty across the agricultural sector. “Water is jobs,” Stan emphasized, noting that Madera County is at the center of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) impacts. With…

Roger Isom

Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025

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…once were abstract policy debates are now impacting urban voters directly. Automation and the Disappearance of Jobs California’s high labor costs and agricultural overtime laws have accelerated automation. In the…

California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol

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…Sacramento and Washington, decisions will continue to be made without a full understanding of their impact on food production. Innovation and the Next Generation Despite the challenges, Nicol remains optimistic…

Madera

Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell

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…sand, a phenomenon unfamiliar to many growers before then. Instead of unified action, local agencies and stakeholders often acted independently or at cross-purposes. Outreach efforts like mailed flyers were ineffective….

Minturn

Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry

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…levels. The season’s outlook will depend heavily on actual harvest yields and global demand trends. Tariffs, Trade Deals, and Export Markets With 70–90% of Minturn’s almonds sold internationally, trade policy…