…a gallon is because federal policy is increasing the national supply.” Yet California’s insistence on its own special fuel blend — a formula produced almost nowhere else — makes it…
Why Prop 50 Threatens Rural Representation: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass
…the California Farm Bureau, the measure poses an existential threat to rural representation, agricultural voices, and fair governance across the state. What Proposition 50 Would Do Douglass explained that the…
How Rural Electrification Transformed U.S. Farms
…the mid-1950s, the majority of farm families finally had access to electric service. The impact was immediate and transformative. Electricity revolutionized life on the farm—powering milking machines, irrigation pumps, refrigeration,…
Shannon Douglass Doubles Down on Prop 50 Opposition
…reminding listeners that California agriculture is a $60 billion industry that sustains jobs from the farm to the ports. “Food security is national security,” McGill added, noting that farmers cannot…
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
…representing Semios, one of the foremost technology-driven agricultural companies. Their conversation touched on weather, pest management, irrigation, and Perez’s remarkable recognition in the industry. “I am doing great, and it’s…
The Iconic Case Eagle Logo: A Symbol of History and Innovation
…the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment. This unexpected encounter would inspire one of the most recognizable logos in agricultural equipment history. Inspiration Strikes: The Eagle on a Globe Captivated by Old…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…electrical and general contractors, certified irrigation designers, and crop advisors.” This integrated approach means Avid can install wells, bring in electrical service, and maintain systems all the way to the…
Purina’s Checkerboard Logo: An Agricultural Icon
…but the design left a lasting impression on him. Purina’s Checkerboard Logo: An Agricultural Icon From Feed Bags to Brand Identity When Danforth founded his animal feed business, he sought…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
From Farming Roots to Public Service Alexandra Duarte Alexandra Duarte, a candidate for California’s Fourth State Senate District, says her decision to run comes from a lifelong commitment to farming…
Alexandra Duarte Pledges to Fight for California Farmers in State Senate Run
…best thing we can do for our families.” For listeners, the message was clear: Duarte is campaigning on common sense, farm-first policies, and restoring California’s agricultural strength. Listen to the…
Grand Island: From Settlers’ Trail to Husker Harvest Days
…the largest farm shows in the United States, the event draws farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and agricultural innovators from across the country. But the city’s role in agriculture extends far beyond…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…Turkey. The Retail Pressure Point Mark McCormick, CEO of National Raisins, underscored the central challenge of balancing grower sustainability with retailer demands. National Raisins, which holds about 85% of the…
Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward
…icons of the raisin world: Kalem Barsarian, longtime president of the Raisin Bargaining Association, Dwayne Cardoza, current vice chairman of the RBA, and Mark McCormick, CEO of National Raisins. Barsarian…
Plymouth Colony Crops: Corn, Tobacco, and Early Trade
…a more commercialized agricultural economy, where crops were grown not only for survival but also for trade and profit. From Subsistence to Trade Early settlers consumed most of what they…