…operations still rely heavily on workers for quality control, food safety, and logistics. Beyond labor, growers are also dealing with rising costs tied to compliance and regulation. Food safety requirements…
California Cherries 2026: Bigger Crop, Earlier Season, New Challenges
…Despite these challenges, one priority remains unchanged: Food Safety Quality Service Price Today’s cherries are bigger, sweeter, firmer, and more consistent than ever before—thanks to both growers and advanced packing…
World Ag Expo 2026: Inside the Success with Megan Lausten
…to teach that.” Supporting Communities Through Food One of the most unique—and delicious—aspects of the World Ag Expo is its food. All food booths are operated by local nonprofit organizations,…
Sweet Beginnings: How Candy Grew from American Agriculture
…so on the backs of hardworking farm families who cultivated the land and produced the food that sustained communities. But agriculture’s impact extended beyond feeding the population. Crops like corn…
Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture
…quality and food safety—aimed at reducing redundancy. At the same time, the state has invested over $700 million into climate-smart agriculture, energy efficiency, and water conservation programs. Still, Ross made…
Tulare County Farm Bureau Leader Reflects on Career, Agriculture Advocacy, and Industry Future
…you can call your local Farm Bureau and get some form of assistance,” Blattler explained. Beyond advocacy, she highlighted the importance of community and education within agriculture. Programs like FFA…
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…highlights something deeper: Tulare County’s role as a global food producer. America’s Dairy Powerhouse Tulare County isn’t just big—it’s essential. As the largest dairy-producing county in the United States, it…
Livestock Legacy to Corn Innovation: The Story of Eugene Funk
…Funk can still be seen in modern seed technology and hybrid crop development—cornerstones of global food production. Livestock Legacy to Corn Innovation: The Story of Eugene Funk Sponsored Content CIR…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State
…acknowledged that regulation plays an essential role in ensuring one of the safest food supplies in the world, he stressed that overregulation is the real problem. He pointed to several…
California Governor Debate Highlights Sharp Divide on Energy, Water, and Farm Regulations
…a broader debate over affordability versus long-term sustainability. Food prices were another major topic, with candidates acknowledging that rising input costs, especially energy and regulation, are driving higher grocery bills…
California Ag Leaders Push for Policy Change and Representation at Governor Debate
…regulation. While acknowledging that some level of oversight is necessary to maintain food safety, Jacobson warned that excessive regulation continues to burden farmers and rural communities. “Regulation makes our food…
Pistachio Market Outlook Brightens as Global Tensions Shift Supply Dynamics
…heat years we’ve had,” he said. To combat heat stress, growers are increasingly turning to advanced crop protection tools and nutritional programs designed to help plants regulate stress and maintain…
California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview
…consumers: farming is not easy, and it’s not optional. With long hours, rising costs, and unpredictable conditions, farmers continue to produce the food that feeds the world. Kreps encourages everyone…
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…puzzle. From California Policy to National Leadership Before her current role, Moffitt served as Deputy Secretary and later Undersecretary at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Her work included:…