…to rely more heavily on groundwater—often at unsustainable prices. When commodity prices can’t keep up, the financial strain becomes overwhelming. And ultimately, those costs don’t stay on the farm—they reach…
California Water Challenges Take Center Stage as Experts Call for Urgent Action
…farming in California. While groundwater restrictions are intended to create long-term sustainability, they become significantly more difficult to manage when surface water supplies are limited. “It’s when you don’t have…
Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture
…engaged, and proactive. “We feed the world,” Cunha said. “And it’s time that people recognize that.” 🎧Don’t Miss the Full Interview This conversation only scratches the surface. The full interview…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…generation on the farm, the answer was simple: profitability. That message drives much of Johanns’ work today. Farmers don’t lack passion—they need sustainable margins to continue. Without profitability, even the…
Fire Ant Control and Farm Policy Take Center Stage; Mike Johanns Shares Insight for Growers
…and workers from the aggressive pests. Fire ants don’t just damage almonds—they pose serious risks to equipment and field crews. Their ability to nest in machinery and aggressively attack workers…
California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
…Vanden Heuvel also emphasized the importance of educating the public about farming. Many urban residents simply don’t understand where their food comes from or how policies affect the farmers who…
Growing the Future: Ag in the Classroom Reaches California Students
…classrooms for decades, and it’s amazing to see how much impact it’s had.” Even with that reach, Fletcher notes there is still work to be done. With roughly six million…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
…to Tennessee, she is fighting for the fifth generation of American farmers. Don’t miss the full interview to hear her insights on milk pricing, farm transitions, policy, and how families…
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
…only have good things to offer.” His message to fellow growers and consumers alike: Don’t give up faith. Farming has to get better — because people have to eat nutritious…
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
…particularly with former President Donald Trump. She argued that political hostility has cost California access to critical federal partnerships and funding, especially in the wake of wildfires. She was equally…
Kern Oil: Rickey Bird on California’s Energy, Community, and the Human Cost
…shuttered businesses, and rising property taxes. It’s a human and economic cost that people don’t often see.” The impact stretches beyond the oil fields. Transportation costs for agriculture, from table…
California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express on the Pressures Facing Trucking and Agriculture
…$15,000–$25,000 more due to emissions technology, creating a significant financial burden for companies already operating on thin margins. “We don’t have the resources or time to provide the services and…
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
…don’t need government assistance — they need government to step aside and allow them to operate efficiently. Insurance premiums remain another heavy burden. Companies invest in AI-driven safety systems, in-cab…
Don’t Cut Fertility After a Tough Year
Don’t Cut Fertility: As growers reflect on the season and look ahead, it can be tempting to trim input costs after a light crop year. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan…