California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures

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…Papagni noted, that means four years without almond production—a devastating blow for growers and the local economy. While investors circle California land, many producers see it as a “bridge to…

California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform

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…June—the highest since 2022. Domestic yogurt consumption rose 12.2%, while overall use of milk solids grew 3%. Competitiveness and Global Pressures Papagni noted the difficulty of competing with countries paying…

California Agriculture at a Crossroads

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…by misunderstanding agricultural realities and placing additional burdens on producers. Water, Energy, and Political Missteps Water policy remains California’s defining agricultural challenge. Papagni criticized priorities like solar panel expansion while…

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50

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…the challenges organic producers face, from high input costs to strict regulations. She stressed that success in organic farming requires a whole-systems approach—managing soil health, irrigation, habitat diversity, and biological…

California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations

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…another layer of complexity. Rising wages and overtime laws make it difficult for farms to compete with foreign producers. Many operations are turning to mechanization, replacing labor with robotics to…

California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: Marlena Paolilli

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…Tastes Paolilli explained that California’s wine sector continues to battle an oversupply of grapes, a problem rooted in the pandemic and compounded by an influx of new producers. With over…

Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio

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…soft, with prices aligning closely to weakened milk futures. Hot weather continues to reduce cow productivity, while out-of-state inventories linger due to weaker export demand. Perhaps most alarming, Folio warned…

California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy

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…what it’s like when the milk pump breaks at 3 a.m. or when a calf needs pulling on a holiday,” Genasci explained. “That experience helps me connect with elected officials…

Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights

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…dairy sector also remains under scrutiny, as producers balance herd management, feed costs, and market volatility. Today’s discussion touches on the importance of supporting fresh cows through nutritional management and…