…family farms. It is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the future of farming and where America’s food comes from. Point Reyes Ranchers Fight for Survival as California Agriculture Faces…
Pest Pressure Builds Across California Specialty Crops – Part 2
Here is part 2 on key pests across multiple specialty crops in California. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent U.S.A., says success this season will come down to…
California Farmers Push Back as NGOs Target Agricultural Land and Food Security Concerns Grow
…land battles are happening throughout California and across the country as farming communities face increasing legal and financial pressure. “We lost over 14,000 farms in 2024,” she said while discussing…
Rural Electrification: Powering America’s Farms and Future
…the most remote areas. Transforming American Agriculture The introduction of electricity into rural America reshaped farming operations almost overnight. Electrification enabled: Mechanization of farm equipment Improved irrigation systems Refrigeration for…
Dena Maldonado Talks Farming, Crime, and California’s Future in Congressional Run
…City, Sunol, and surrounding communities. A major focus of the interview centered on agriculture and California’s growing regulatory burden on farmers. Papagni pointed out that California produces hundreds of food…
California Politics, Early Harvests, and Water Concerns Continue Dominating Agriculture Conversation
…growing conditions continue affecting orchards throughout California. At the same time, the conversation returned repeatedly to broader concerns surrounding California agriculture, including water availability, fuel prices, labor costs, and the…
Regenerative Roots: Farming for the Next 100 Years
…the conversation features Craig McNamara, founder of Sierra Orchards, who shares his decades-long journey in farming and his vision for farming for the next 100 years. From integrating sheep into…
Managing Hidden Nematode Threats in High-Value Crops
…One of those options is Salibro® nematicide, known as Salibro® CA in California. The product uses a unique mode of action to specifically target plant parasitic nematodes such as root…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads-Roger Isom Warns of Water, Regulation, and Economic Crisis
…the realities of farming. California’s Governor Race Could Shape the Future of Farming One of the biggest themes throughout the interview was the importance of California’s upcoming governor election. Isom…
California Agriculture Faces Early Harvests, Water Pressure, and Growing Regulatory Concerns
…growers are working to protect farmworkers through hydration, shade, and safety precautions during extreme temperatures. “Farmers are good people that take good care of their farm workers,” the show noted….
Rural Electrification: The Moment That Transformed American Farms
…and bring electricity to farm communities. The push for rural electrification would go on to transform American agriculture—improving living conditions, boosting farm productivity, and connecting rural families to the broader…
California Farmers Face Mounting Pressure from Water, Fuel Costs, and Peach Industry Collapse
…electrification mandates. Isom warned that California farmers are increasingly unable to compete with producers in other states and countries operating under far fewer restrictions. “We’re losing farmers and we’re going…
Historic Iowa Farmland Auction Draws Crowds and Millions
A Rare Moment in American Agricultural History In a remarkable snapshot of rural America, Mark Oppold highlights an extraordinary farmland auction that captured the attention of the local farming community…
California Governor Debate Leaves Agriculture Behind as Water, Taxes, and Policy Battles Intensify
…California growers. The discussion emphasized that agriculture remains one of California’s largest economic drivers, yet many voters and policymakers still do not fully understand the challenges facing farmers. Rising regulations,…