…changes. Little acknowledges that progress is slow but emphasizes the need to continue advocating for regulatory updates to reflect technological advancements and the realities of modern farming. The Challenge of…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…acre over the past decade—a 25% increase. While California offers fertile soil and a favorable climate, political and regulatory pressures threaten the state’s natural agricultural advantages. As chairman of Western…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…sat down with John Duarte—farmer, nursery leader, and former congressman—for a candid discussion about California’s political climate, agricultural innovation, and the future of farming families across the state. The conversation,…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…of crops across multiple climates. In Baja, they focus on warm-season off-season farming with small-scale community growers. In California, they specialize in: Fresh culinary herbs Tomatoes Specialty peppers Pumpkins Winter…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…of his farm across several coastal counties. Today, his operation produces a wide variety of herbs, vegetables, and specialty crops, benefitting from California’s ideal climate while wrestling with the realities…
Land O’Lakes: Minnesota Creameries to Iconic Butter Brand
…often confused it with the cooperative itself. To clarify its identity and strengthen brand recognition, the organization officially renamed itself Land O’Lakes in 1926. This change solidified the brand, helping…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…space to exchange ideas, compare seasons, and learn from firsthand experience. He also highlights the Organic Grower of the Year finalists, representing innovation, stewardship, and leadership across multiple states. The…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…we are now, our area has changed a lot,” Giannelli explains. Urban expansion, shifts in land use, and technological advances have reshaped the farming landscape in the South Valley. Despite…
Michael Jameson Reports a Rebound for California Walnuts
…closer together and helped California regain market share.” He noted that the 100% tariff on walnuts entering India remains a major hurdle but expressed optimism it could change soon. “If…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
…of Plantation Agriculture in Virginia and Maryland The story of plantation agriculture began in colonial Virginia, where fertile soil and favorable climate made the region ideal for tobacco farming. Tobacco…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…The pace of change simply won’t allow for a break. Representing 1.88 Million Acres of World-Class Farmland When Jacobsen walks into a political meeting, industry conference, or stakeholder discussion, he…
Edward Ring Wraps Up: California’s Path to Prosperity Lies in Facts, Not Fear
…resources — but lack of leadership. Ring’s Monday segment dove deeper into climate data and the misinformation driving many of the state’s environmental policies. “We’re not in a climate crisis,”…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…of fear and inefficiency.” He argued that the state’s obsession with climate mandates has paralyzed progress. “If we have abundant, affordable water and energy, we can adapt to any climate,”…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…at is justified by climate change. What if climate change is just normal?” He argued that California’s leaders have built entire regulatory regimes around the premise of crisis — stifling…