…By designing equipment that addressed real farming challenges, Kinzenbaw helped producers operate more efficiently while adapting to the increasing demands of modern agriculture. Today, his influence can still be seen…
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…
Ranchers Push for More Wolf Management Funding in California Budget
California ranchers are voicing concern after Governor Gavin Newsom’s May revision of the 2026–27 state budget failed to include additional funding for wolf management programs, despite growing concerns over livestock…
Chad Bianco Says California Must End Forced Policies, Expand Water Storage, and Support Agriculture
…removing barriers and supporting local food production. “California school systems will be supplied with California food and ag,” he said. “Ag, meat, poultry — everything will be California grown, California…
How Citrus Fruits Spread Across the World and Reached America
…a vital part of American agriculture. States such as Florida, California, Arizona, and Texas are among the nation’s leading citrus producers. Globally, approximately 80% of the world’s citrus production occurs…
Chad Bianco Sounds Off on California Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Future of the Golden State
…by criticizing recent California gubernatorial debates for ignoring farming and agriculture despite California being one of the world’s largest food producers. While climate change dominated political discussion, Bianco argued that…
Chad Bianco Says California Agriculture Needs Deregulation, Water Solutions, and Common Sense Leadership
The AgNet News Hour featured part one of a two-part conversation with Riverside County Sheriff and California governor candidate Chad Bianco, focusing on agriculture, water, regulation, public safety, and the…
Sweet Beginnings: How Candy in America Grew from Colonial Agriculture
…through farming and trade, including: Boiled sugar Molasses Honey Dried fruits These ingredients reflected the strong connection between agriculture and food innovation in early America. Farmers and producers supplied the…
California Pear Growers Fight Imports While Delivering Premium Fruit
…can damage the reputation of pears overall, even when California growers are producing premium-quality fruit. Papagni strongly defended California growers throughout the interview, encouraging shoppers to specifically seek out California-grown…
California Pear Growers Push for Quality, Fair Market as Early Season Approaches
…California’s longtime specialty crop industries. Zanobini said the 2025 season was difficult for California pear growers, largely because of heavy competition from imported fruit on retail shelves. One of the…
California at a Crossroads: Edward Ring Sounds the Alarm on Water, Energy & the Future of Farming
…accelerating consolidation throughout California agriculture. Ring argued that California should dramatically expand floodwater recharge programs and speed up permitting for farmers willing to recharge groundwater aquifers during wet periods. California’s…
Edward Ring Says California Faces Critical Crossroads on Energy, Water, and Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour wrapped up its special four-part interview series with California Policy Center Director of Water and Energy Policy Edward Ring, focusing on California’s growing energy crisis, government…
Huma Highlights Water-Saving Potential of SURF-MAX® Technology
As California growers face increasing pressure to improve water efficiency, companies are continuing to develop tools aimed at maximizing every irrigation pass. Fred Nichols, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for…
Edward Ring Warns California Energy Policies Are Driving Up Gas Prices and Hurting Agriculture
…are importing refined gasoline from refineries in Asia,” Ring said while discussing California’s growing dependence on overseas fuel supplies. According to Ring, California now imports roughly 20 percent of its…