Lisa Kerr Warns of Policy Threats and Fights for California Farmers

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…also raised concerns about California’s push for electric trucks and solar panels on farmland. “If you’re not ready for the automation and you push $450,000 electric trucks on farmers, you…

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California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges

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…the potential paths forward through federal support, innovation, and farmer-led solutions. California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges Water, Oil, and the Strain on California Farmers The conversation began…

Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California

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…and everyday goods. For farmers, the message was clear: just like water and labor, freight is a cornerstone of California agriculture. Without affordable, reliable trucking, the state’s farm economy cannot…

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Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food

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…from specific states, such as Nebraska or Colorado, requiring flexible sourcing strategies. Proposition 12: Pork Industry Adjusts Proposition 12, California’s animal welfare regulation for pork production, initially caused disruption. But…

Reedley College Ag Conference

Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future

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…Give (GYV) and Ag Coordinator, brings together farmers, students, faculty, and major industry leaders to address regional needs and opportunities shaping the future of farming. With over 200 attendees already…

David Tangipa

Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy

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…theme in Tangipa’s message is the importance of political engagement by the farming community. “Farmers have a lot of power. You control the food. It’s time…the farming industry really needs…

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California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields

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…time, movements like “My Job Depends on Ag” underscore the human side of farming—families, communities, and future generations who depend on agriculture’s success. As Malanca stressed, California’s farmers need both…

Freeman Vineyard

Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach

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A Family Story Rooted in Sonoma County In the heart of West Sonoma’s Russian River Valley, Freeman Vineyard and Winery has become a leader in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay production….

California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers

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California agriculture was front and center on the September 17 edition of the AgNet News Hour, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill broke down the latest developments impacting farmers…