…Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. The discussion, recorded at Reedley College, covered water storage, regulation, labor, and the growing tension between Sacramento and Central Valley agriculture. Ross acknowledged that California farmers…
How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture
…communities to urban centers and ports. Farmers could now ship crops, livestock, and other products more quickly and reliably than ever before. This access to national and international markets encouraged…
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…fierce critic of state policy that, in her view, threatens the livelihoods of small farmers. As Nick remarked, Elaine has become “a girl on the go,” appearing on national shows…
Elaine Culotti, the “Lipstick Farmer,” Warns Farmers on Prop 50 and California’s Mismanagement
…political issues, recently appearing on Fox’s Gutfeld! show. She told listeners that Prop 50 poses a direct threat to California’s rural communities by stripping farmers and small towns of their…
How the Smith-Lever Act Created 4-H and Transformed Rural America
…directly. The Cooperative Extension Service helped rural families improve crop production, livestock health, and household management. It bridged the gap between university research and on-the-ground application, giving farmers the tools…
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50
A New Voice Rising from California’s Heartland David Tangipa (L) with the “Ag Meter” In a state that feeds the world but often seems to fight its own farmers, Assemblyman…
Why Prop 50 Threatens Rural Representation: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass
…California in the last 10 years.” With farmers already battling regulatory costs and climate pressures, Douglass says losing representation in Washington, D.C. would only make matters worse. A Call to…
David Tangipa Slams Insurance Commissioner and Prop 50 on AgNet News Hour
…could drive fuel prices higher. Still, he urged farmers to stay lean and keep fighting: “It’s my turn to give back to the families who saved my life. Farmers feed…
How Rural Electrification Transformed U.S. Farms
…the outside world. Rural electrification didn’t just modernize agriculture—it bridged the gap between rural and urban America, ensuring farmers could compete in a rapidly changing nation. That’s today’s American Agriculture…
Shannon Douglass Doubles Down on Prop 50 Opposition
…Farmers are struggling with water shortages, labor issues, and global trade pressures. Losing rural representation, she argued, would only make those problems worse. Without strong farm voices in Sacramento and…
Mando Perez of Semios Named CAPCA Member of the Year
…monitoring, and climate data. He explained how the company provides growers with water pressure summaries, network uptime reporting, pest phenology tracking, and spray timing recommendations. These tools allow farmers to…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…as a way to maximize water efficiency. But as Broad pointed out, the conversation has shifted from installation to optimization. “Now that most farmers have these systems in place, the…
Corey Broad of Avid Water on California’s Fixable Water Crisis
…at Avid Water, who shared candid insights into irrigation technology, policy failures, and the future of farming in the Golden State. Broad explained that while California farmers have widely adopted…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…California ranchers are also facing growing threats from wildlife, including wolves and mountain lions. Duarte explained that current state policies make it nearly impossible for farmers and ranchers to protect…