…Why This Matters for Farmers The takeaway from today’s show is clear: whether you’re running a dairy, managing specialty crops, or looking at international sales, planning ahead and staying informed…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…and sustainability benchmarking, helping growers prove their environmental stewardship to buyers. Economic and Political Pressures on Farmers While technology advances, farmers continue to struggle with low commodity prices and global…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…farmers, by contrast, operate under some of the strictest environmental and worker safety regulations in the world. “Farmers here are the best stewards of the land,” Isom emphasized. “We live…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…the importance of programs like FFA (Future Farmers of America) and technical trade schools. With fewer young people entering agriculture, he believes that hands-on education and skilled trade opportunities can…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…there,” he said. “Meanwhile, farmers are struggling for water.” He believes a change in leadership could bring more attention to agricultural needs. FFA and the Next Generation Bakker sees programs…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…Imports Impacting California Crops Nicol began by addressing the growing competition from imported wine grapes, noting how international supply pressures are reshaping markets for California producers. While the Golden State…
California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
…that keeping cows cool and stress-free is just as critical as feed quality. While 2024 has brought fair milk and feed prices, Anker notes the dairy business demands resilience—farmers must…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
…small farmers “our gold” and the key to making America healthy again. A Call for Political Focus and Leadership Collotti warned against “grifters” in the crowded gubernatorial race, advocating for…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…for future seasons. While Case sees potential for Jack to return to farming someday, he also envisions possibilities in scouting, coaching, or other baseball-related careers once his playing days are…
Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
…State, from water and labor to policy reform and the future of farming. Kreps, a longtime advocate for California farmers, stressed that agriculture is at a critical juncture. He pointed…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
Inspiring the Next Generation of Farmers and Leaders President Lily Vaughn, Vice President Noah Stanisai, Secretary Ryan Taylor, Treasurer Daren Deftereos, reporter Tessa Camacho, Sentinel Sophia Camou The California FFA…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…Angell stresses that direct, personal engagement with farmers is crucial to coordinate meaningful responses. Between 2012 and 2021, Angell’s company installed as many pumps as it had in the previous…
Marietta, Ohio: First Settlement of the Northwest Territory
…American settlement in what was then known as the Northwest Territory. Marietta, Ohio: First Settlement of the Northwest Territory Marietta, Ohio: Gateway to the American Frontier The founding of Marietta…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…future of the industry. Minturn is a grower-owned, independent almond processor and handler, sourcing from Kern County to Butte County, with a strong presence in Fresno, Madera, and Merced counties….