…be a staple in prepared vegetable imports, pointing to their versatility and consistent demand in both household and food service settings. The increasing reliance on imported prepared vegetables signals broader…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…feet, giant subs. It’s like a 200. It is, in fact, a 200,000 square foot refrigerator that is closed. It’s not even open. Talk about resources. And it is truck…
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
…impact of water availability on farming capabilities. In parts of California that fall outside of irrigation districts, often referred to as “white ground,” farmers face a tightening of resources. If…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
…part of his advocacy involves streamlining regulations to maximize the efficiency of existing dams and canals. He contends that current policies often prevent farmers from accessing necessary water resources, despite…
Candidate Hilton: Changes that Could Be Made in California Agriculture
…CARB the air resources board the pesticide control board the state water resources agency CalGEM (Geologic Energy Management Division) that regulates oil drilling and so on. I think that people…
Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
…CARB and the State Water Resources Board. Agriculture at the Center of the Fight As a vocal supporter of California’s agriculture, Hilton made it clear: “You’re not going to have…
Rollins on Major Components of the Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
…initiative focuses on streamlining and simplifying USDA tools, making essential resources more accessible and efficient for both new and multi-generational farmers. By improving the accessibility of agricultural programs and funding…
Rollins Lays Out Policies of Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
…sustainability. The initiative focuses on streamlining and simplifying USDA tools, making essential resources more accessible and efficient for both new and multi-generational farmers. By improving the accessibility of agricultural programs…
Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer Sounds Alarm on California Ag Issues
…emotionally. “They were given grim choices,” Stephanie explains. “They’ve been battling this for a decade.” Despite previously reaching a settlement with the National Park Service, these groups filed a second…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-26-25
…over 10 years and reduces spending by $1.2 trillion, particularly on Medicaid and nutrition programs. Key provisions include no taxes on tips and overtime, increased spending on conservation by $3.2…
Concerns Voiced on Proposed Expansion of Futures Trading Hours
…to an always-on trading model would require firms to expand resources, hiring additional staff for oversight and compliance while investing in new technology to support uninterrupted trading operations. This could…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…insurance. It’d be great to get some road repairs done. So maybe your service bills can come down a little bit. And to back off on your air resource board regulations,…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…crops and conservation, working hand-in-hand with farmers. And instead, what they’re doing up there is they’re driving the farmers out. And, it’s leaving us in a situation where, one, it’s…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-23-25
…higher than urban areas, particularly affecting older adults. The conversation also touched on the challenges of accessing mental health services in rural areas, the impact of isolation, and the need…