…California Policy Center, we explored solutions that could transform the state’s approach to water, energy, and environmental stewardship — while supporting farmers, cities, and rural communities. Investing in Water Infrastructure…
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
…California farmers are also grappling with some of the highest electricity rates in the nation — roughly 40 cents per kilowatt hour compared to a national average near 17 cents….
Carbon Robotics Brings Laser Weeding and Autonomous Tractors to Center Stage
…growers are seeing up to 80 percent savings on weed control while improving crop health and market timing. The key, he emphasized, is ROI. Farmers want automation to pay for…
Don’t Cut Fertility After a Tough Year
…Rogers explained that fertility decisions made this season directly impact next year’s crop. Permanent crops such as almonds, pistachios, and other tree nuts begin determining future bud development well before…
Almond Outlook, Propane Savings, and Ag Pride
…carbon sequestration, and moisture retention strategies—especially for Westside growers facing extreme water costs. With some farmers paying $1,000 to $1,500 per acre-foot in dry years, innovation is no longer optional….
Missouri’s Early Agricultural Roots: River Commerce and Opportunity
…transportation networks in early America. River systems were the highways of their time, enabling efficient movement of goods to distant markets. Selling Surplus Downriver Missouri farmers regularly shipped their agricultural…
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
…The conversation also touched on federal attention to the issue. While the legal complexities of national park land make intervention challenging, Moreda-Arend said awareness at the national level is growing….
The Missouri River: The Longest River in America and Its Agricultural Legacy
…historically allowed farmers to move grain, livestock, and other commodities to broader markets. An Enduring Part of American Agriculture History While the Mississippi River often captures public attention, the Missouri…
Jamie Johansson Says 2026 Is a Turning Point for Northern California and Agriculture
…theme of the interview was predictability — something Johansson believes California has lost. Farmers face rising regulatory costs, soaring energy prices, and water uncertainty that make it nearly impossible to…
Michigan’s Rise: Mining, Farming & Autos (1855–1908)
…Great Lakes, dramatically improving trade efficiency and strengthening Michigan’s connection to national and international markets. Agriculture and Logging Take Root While mining dominated headlines, agriculture and logging emerged as equally…
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
Screenshot California agriculture is at a pivotal moment. From water regulations and labor challenges to shifting political leadership in Sacramento, farmers and ranchers across the state are facing unprecedented uncertainty….
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…and Water Policy at the California Policy Center. While earlier discussions focused heavily on water, this episode zeroed in on energy, oil production, electricity pricing, and California’s economic future, all…
Luther Burbank and the Potato That Changed Agriculture
…and enhanced the diversity of plants available to both farmers and consumers. The Potato That Changed American Agriculture While Burbank worked across many plant species, he is best known for…
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
…only benefit agriculture and urban water users but could also help salmon migration by creating deeper, cooler channels that improve fish habitat. The conversation highlighted growing cooperation between Delta farmers,…