Independent

Independent Voice for California: Culotti’s Plan

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Funding, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…High-Speed Rail and Broken Systems One of the most striking parts of the conversation centers on California’s high-speed rail project. While many criticize the project as a failure, Culotti takes…

Independent

California Governor Race Heats Up as Independent Candidate Pushes for Ag-Focused Reform

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…take care of our farmers,” she said, emphasizing the need for improved transportation, supply chain access, and support systems to help growers remain competitive. The conversation also touched on California’s…

California Cherry Industry

Cherry Industry Faces Rising Costs, Market Pressure, and Earlier Harvest Window in 2026

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Cherries, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Podcasts, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…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 Cherry

California Cherries 2026: Bigger Crop, Earlier Season, New Challenges

DanAgri-Business, Cherries, Drought, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…today, with thousands of global options competing for shelf space. Technology, Labor, and the Future The industry is rapidly evolving. Modern cherry operations now include: Optical sorting systems analyzing size,…

California agriculture

Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture

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…to lead in global food production. Ross encouraged industry participation in initiatives like California Grown and engagement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to strengthen the agricultural ecosystem….

aqua4d

Smart Water, Stronger Farms: Aqua4D’s Impact on Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Fertilizer, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

…and treats water just before distribution. Farmers are seeing: More uniform irrigation coverage Increased efficiency of fertilizers Reduced need for chemical inputs Improved performance of existing systems Instead of relying…

tulare

From Dairy to Leadership: Inside Tulare County Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Dairy & Livestock, Education, Event, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Water

…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…

California Agriculture

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State

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…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…

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture

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…many bureaucrats’ making life impossible… that’s what we’ve got to deal with.” His proposed solution: aggressively cut both regulations and the administrative systems behind them. Rethinking Infrastructure Spending Hilton also…