…sharpshooters were detected on grapevines sold at a local Costco as well as in plant shipments that reached five Northern California counties. The discovery has prompted increased vigilance among growers,…
USDA Rural Development Highlights Water, Infrastructure, and Economic Growth in California’s Central Valley
…need to thrive in the years ahead. Building a Stronger Future for Rural California The conversation underscored the critical role that water, infrastructure, and economic development play in sustaining California…
San Diego Agriculture at a Crossroads: Dana Groot on Water, Regulation, Labor, and California’s Farming Future
…become so burdensome. This challenge is especially significant for specialty crops, where labor needs can reach two workers per acre in some operations. Competing Against Global Imports California growers also…
USDA Officials Highlight Water, Rural Development, and Specialty Crop Support in California
…Groot. The discussions focused on water infrastructure, rural economic development, specialty crop agriculture, and the challenges facing farmers throughout California. Fresh off a visit to California by U.S. Agriculture Secretary…
Trails to the West: The Hidden Routes That Shaped American Agriculture
For many Americans, the story of westward expansion begins with the famous Oregon, California, and Santa Fe Trails. These historic routes helped thousands of settlers move westward in search of…
Connie Conway: USDA Focused on Keeping California Farmers Farming
Connie Conway California Agriculture Faces Growing Challenges—But Is Washington Finally Listening? California farmers are battling rising costs, burdensome regulations, water uncertainty, and increasing pressure from policies that many believe threaten…
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglas Discusses Federal Support, Water Challenges, and the Future of Agriculture
…key goals of the visit was to ensure that the voices of California’s specialty crop producers are being heard in Washington, D.C. California agriculture is unique compared to many other…
USDA Specialty Crop Assistance, Water Policy, and California Agriculture in Focus
…prices,” Rollins said. The AgNet News Hour team attended the event and also spoke with USDA California State Executive Director Connie Conway, who emphasized the challenges California farmers face before…
USDA Announces $1.7 Billion Relief Package for Specialty Crop Farmers During California Visit
…farmers across the nation. California Remains the Nation’s Agricultural Powerhouse During her remarks, Rollins emphasized California’s unmatched importance to American agriculture. The state is home to more than 63,000 farms…
Fifth-Generation Farmer David Collenberg Enters California Lieutenant Governor Race
…over excessive regulations, rising fuel prices, water restrictions, and government overreach targeting California agriculture. He said agencies such as the California Air Resources Board and State Water Resources Control Board…
California Agriculture, Water, and Regulations Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Discussion
…California agriculture’s future if policy changes allow growers more flexibility and support. “We still grow the best food in the world right here in California,” Papagni said. The program concluded…
Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies
Steve Hilton (right) with “the Ag Meter” California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joined “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni for an energetic and wide-ranging interview focused on the future of California…
Steve Hilton Calls for Major Changes to California Water, Energy, and Agriculture Policies
…me when I’m governor,” Hilton said. Hilton repeatedly criticized California’s current water management system, arguing that environmental policies and regulatory decisions have limited water deliveries to growers while hurting rural…
Organic Growers Face Growing Insect Pressure Across Specialty Crops
Managing insects in organic specialty crop production continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing California growers. Allison Walston, Senior Product Development Manager for Insecticides at Valent U.S.A., says…