Monterey County

Monterey County Agriculture at a Crossroads: Water, Labor, and the Future of America’s Salad Bowl

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…supply. A Global Leader in Fresh Food Production Monterey County is a powerhouse, ranking fourth in both California and the U.S. in agricultural production. With more than 150 crops grown…

California table grapes

California Table Grapes 2026: Early Season, Global Demand, Strong Future

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Grapes, Interview, Special Reports

…Grape Commission at GrapesFromCalifornia.com. Website: GrapesFromCalifornia.com Organization: California Table Grape Commission California Table Grapes 2026: Early Season, Global Demand, Strong Future Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026…

Farm Bill

Farm Bill Advances as Food Security, Fertilizer Costs, and California Policy Pressures Dominate Ag Conversation

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Environment, Farm Bill, Fertilizer, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports

…finally seeing progress after years of delays. The bill includes funding for conservation programs, crop insurance, and research, particularly for specialty crops that are critical to California agriculture. However, some…

Fertilizer Costs

Fertilizer Costs, Policy Debate, and Water Challenges Take Center Stage for California Agriculture

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Drought, Economy, Environment, Fertilizer, Fertilizer, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Podcasts, Regulation, Water

The highlighted major issues shaping agriculture right now, including rising fertilizer costs, ongoing political debates in California, and serious water challenges facing growers in key production regions like Monterey County….

Michael Gates

Michael Gates’ Plan to Restore Law & Order in California

DanEconomy, General, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports

…take on Sacramento. “California Has Become Lawless” Gates didn’t hold back when describing the current state of California, arguing that a lack of enforcement has created a “culture of lawlessness.”…

mcclintock

California Crossroads: McClintock on Water, Policy & Ag

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Funding, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…and iconic regions like Yosemite, McClintock brings a front-row perspective on the challenges facing farmers, businesses, and families. His message is clear: California’s struggles are not inevitable—they are the result…

McClintock

Congressman McClintock Calls for Policy Shift as Water, Labor, and Regulation Pressures Mount in California Agriculture

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The AgNet News Hour continued its in-depth conversation with Congressman Tom McClintock, focusing on the growing challenges facing California agriculture and the policy changes he believes are necessary to restore…

Fordyce

USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Cattle, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Environment, Funding, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, USDA, Water

…these provisions will significantly strengthen financial stability for farmers as they roll out through 2026. California Agriculture: Opportunity Meets Challenge California remains the most diverse agricultural state in the nation—but…