…Tulare County remains a cornerstone of California agriculture. “We are the largest dairy county in America,” she said. “We create a lot of milk and a lot of products for…
From Dairy to Leadership: Inside Tulare County Agriculture
…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
…United States. Eugene Funk was born into a family deeply rooted in agricultural success. He was the grandson of Isaac Funk, one of the earliest settlers in McLean County, Illinois….
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State
Ryan Jacobsen (right with “the Ag Meter” At a recent gubernatorial debate hosted at Fresno State, agricultural leadership took center stage as Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm…
Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”
…touched on economic challenges in Kern County, particularly in areas like Taft where oil production has declined. Bianco outlined an ambitious vision: transforming Kern County into “the next Silicon Valley…
California Ag Leaders Push for Policy Change and Representation at Governor Debate
…and regulatory challenges facing the state. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobson and California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass both emphasized the importance of agriculture being front and center…
California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out
…Challenges Perhaps the most urgent issue discussed was the growing predator problem—especially wolves. For ranchers in regions like Sierra Valley and Siskiyou County, wolves are no longer theoretical—they’re a daily…
Daniel Morgan Boone and the Struggle of Early Kansas Farming
…Daniel Boone. Boone worked primarily in what is now Jefferson County, located in northeast Kansas. His role was to assist settlers and encourage the development of agriculture in the region….
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
…Government Efficiency — aimed at auditing fraud, eliminating redundant agencies, merging departments, and cutting regulatory duplication between state, regional, and county governments. For small farmers and food manufacturers, he says,…
Kern Oil: Rickey Bird on California’s Energy, Community, and the Human Cost
…find employment in Kern County’s shrinking oil industry. Bird shares, “His story is, sadly, all too common here. Many men in our community lose their sense of purpose, their ability…
Kern Oil Documentary Highlights Human Cost of California Energy Policy
…He emphasized that California-produced oil is among the most heavily regulated and environmentally monitored in the world. Yet, as production slows, communities like Taft and parts of Kern County are…
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
…45-truck fleet in Kings County, detailed the mounting pressures squeezing freight companies from every direction. New truck prices have climbed close to $200,000 per unit, with 2027 models expected to…
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
…DAIRY GIRL DIARIES™ is a fifth-generation dairy farmer born and raised in Sonoma County California. Today she works alongside her parents on their dairy farm. Her political activism journey began…
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
…critical breaking point. Woods, who operates a 45-truck fleet based in Kings County, laid out the growing list of challenges facing California freight companies: rising fuel costs, increasing insurance premiums,…























