Independent

California Governor Race Heats Up as Independent Candidate Pushes for Ag-Focused Reform

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…impacted agriculture. Culotti pointed to rising costs, regulatory pressure, and limited infrastructure investment as key factors hurting farmers—especially small and mid-sized operations across the Central Valley. “We have got to…

popcorn

Popcorn Through the Ages: From Ancient Origins to American Staple

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Corn, Field & Row Crops, This Land of Ours

Popcorn’s story stretches back thousands of years, with origins dating over 9,000 years to what is now Central America. Archaeological evidence shows that early civilizations cultivated maize and discovered that…

Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail: A Defining Route in American Agriculture History

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…and Its Origins The Oregon Trail stretched an impressive 2,170 miles, linking the Missouri River Valley to the fertile Willamette Valley in Oregon. This route became a crucial corridor for…

tulare

From Dairy to Leadership: Inside Tulare County Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Dairy & Livestock, Education, Event, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Water

…From milk and cheese to butter and powdered products, this agricultural engine drives jobs, innovation, and economic stability across the Central Valley. A Life Rooted in Agriculture Blattler’s story begins…

California Agriculture

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State

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…of the leadership structure. Representation Gap in the Central Valley Jacobsen also raised concerns about the lack of Central Valley representation in state leadership. Despite the region accounting for a…

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture

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…appointment he highlighted is John Duarte as his proposed Natural Resources Secretary. Hilton praised Duarte’s deep understanding of water issues and his connection to California’s Central Valley farming community. Together,…

Chad Bianco

Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”

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…empower rather than hinder those efforts. The Regulation Debate: Too Much of the Wrong Thing A central theme of the discussion was California’s regulatory environment. Bianco criticized current leadership for…