…management and leaders who have “never run profitable businesses.” He thinks California can be great again — but only if voter priorities shift, especially in Los Angeles and the Bay…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…at age 57. The family prioritized vertical integration from the start, particularly in tomato processing. They co-founded Los Gatos Tomato Products, which continues to operate today. Approximately 30 years ago,…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
Navigating a Complex Year in Ports, Trucking, and Freight Jeff Cox The agricultural export sector continues to evolve rapidly, and few understand the intricacies of ports, trucking, and container logistics…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed back Jeff Cox, President of Best Drayage in Madera, for an in-depth conversation about ports, pricing, and how California’s nuts, milk, and produce make their…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…water management. He cited recent research from a Berkeley professor and graduate team that analyzed methane emissions across Los Angeles County. “The study found that methane isn’t coming from active…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…“When I was in the legislature,” Wagner recalled, “the leaders were from Los Angeles and the Bay Area. They have no idea about the Central Valley. To them, it’s flyover…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…children from Los Angeles to see Central Valley farms. “Some of these kids had never seen a raisin before in their life,” DiBuduo said. “He gave them raisins to eat,…
Elaine Culotti, the “Lipstick Farmer,” Warns Farmers on Prop 50 and California’s Mismanagement
…blasting state spending without results. Culotti pointed to reports of nearly $900,000 per unit in Los Angeles homeless housing projects, arguing that the money never reaches the people it’s meant…
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50
…because of climate change,” he said firmly. “They burned down because of dereliction and negligence.” He cited a 1970s documentary about the Los Angeles wildfires and a hand-written Cal Fire…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…all depend on that water. When farmers lose water, people lose jobs. And when income drops, the whole Valley feels it.” He gave a local example that resonated deeply. “I’m…
Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
…complimentary tastings for members and their guests. Availability: Select restaurants in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Global reach: Distribution in 15 countries, including Japan, Singapore, Norway, and Denmark….
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
A Fourth-Generation California Farm in Los Banos–Firebaugh In the heart of California’s Central Valley, A-Bar Ag Enterprises, led by fourth-generation farmer Jake Barcellos, represents both tradition and innovation. Farming in…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
A Legacy in California Agriculture Joe Del Bosque, a well-known farmer from Firebaugh and Los Banos, has spent decades cultivating melons, almonds, tomatoes, and more on nearly 2,000 acres. His…
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
…Under PEC Program After an increase in almond import rejections in 2023, the European Union had tightened inspections under the Pre-Export Check (PEC) Program. However, following technical discussions during the…