…portion of the market, questions are being raised about pricing transparency and competition. “When you have less competitors, that means the price for you and I goes through the roof,”…
Potter Valley Water Battle: Farmers Fight to Save Lifeline
…In her view, removing these communities from the land would be a loss not just for agriculture—but for the environment itself. Get Involved: Protecting Potter Valley Covello is urging the…
Potter Valley Fight Intensifies as Community Pushes Back Against Dam Removal and Water Loss
The AgNet News Hour highlighted a growing battle in Northern California, where residents and agricultural leaders are pushing back against efforts to remove key dams in Potter Valley, an issue…
California Insurance Crisis: Can Experience Fix What’s Broken?
…policy decisions coming out of Sacramento. According to her, excessive regulation, price controls, and environmental policies have created an environment where insurers cannot properly assess or price risk. She also…
Insurance Crisis Deepens in California as Ag Industry Faces Rising Costs and Limited Coverage
…multiple sectors. For agriculture, the impact is significant. Farmers are dealing with rising premiums for everything from crop insurance to equipment, vehicles, and workers’ compensation. In some cases, coverage is…
California Crossroads: McClintock on Water, Policy & Ag
…argues, that foundation has eroded. He points to rising costs, population loss, and business flight as signs of deeper systemic issues. According to McClintock, more than a million residents have…
USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers
…and infrastructure Higher reference prices in ARC and PLC programs 30 million new base acres added for support calculations Improved crop insurance options with better coverage and affordability Fordyce believes…
Coverage and Timing Key for Mealybug and Scale Control
…disrupt development and sterilize eggs. Burkdoll emphasized that regardless of the product used, spray coverage is critical. Poor coverage remains one of the most common reasons for control failures. Slowing…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Policy, Pressure, and Opportunity
…the need for regulatory reform, something she says is long overdue. Affordability is the driving issue, impacting everything from housing to food prices. For agriculture, that means balancing environmental goals…
Cherry Industry Faces Rising Costs, Market Pressure, and Earlier Harvest Window in 2026
The AgNet News Hour continued its in-depth coverage of California’s cherry season with Morada Produce’s Mike Jameson, focusing on the business side of the industry, from marketing challenges to rising…
California Cherries 2026: Bigger Crop, Earlier Season, New Challenges
…supply shortages and drove prices higher across retail shelves. Cherries remain one of the last truly seasonal items in the produce department, making supply swings even more impactful. Looking ahead…
California Cherry Crop Rebounds in 2026 as Growers Navigate Weather and Market Pressures
…cracking and loss of marketability. “If cherries are at the wrong stage, they’ll absorb that water and split,” Jameson noted. Beyond weather, growers are also facing rising production costs. Labor…
Smart Water, Stronger Farms: Aqua4D’s Impact on Agriculture
…and treats water just before distribution. Farmers are seeing: More uniform irrigation coverage Increased efficiency of fertilizers Reduced need for chemical inputs Improved performance of existing systems Instead of relying…
Early Summer Disease Pressure Builds in Almond Orchards
…impacting next year’s production. Application practices play a major role in product performance. Burkdoll stressed the importance of thorough spray coverage, recommending slower application speeds and adequate water volume to…