…dry and fall from the tree. Severe infections can lead to substantial defoliation, with some orchards experiencing as much as 40–50 percent leaf loss. The loss of leaf area reduces…
Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
…major concern is the loss of dairy processing capacity in the state, as companies invest in facilities elsewhere. That shift can make it harder for California producers to find processing…
Fresno’s Pappy’s Seasoning: A Family Legacy Built on Flavor
…for small manufacturers has changed dramatically. Even basic ingredients like black pepper have seen dramatic price increases. “At one time we were paying 88 cents a pound for black pepper,”…
Axios® 20 SC Fungicide Offers Flexible Disease Control for Almond Growers
…the field relatively quickly following application. In almonds, Axios 20 SC is labeled for several important diseases including brown rot, shothole, anthracnose, scab, and leaf spot, with additional coverage for…
America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture
…powerful incentive: land was both affordable and fertile. In periods of rapid economic growth, a farmer could purchase land at a low price, clear and improve it, and significantly increase…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
…water shortages and heavy regulations—but brought new challenges, particularly land loss due to rapid population growth. Advocacy Born During COVID Stephanie’s advocacy began during the COVID pandemic. Observing misinformation online…
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
…over-import, domestic growers pay the price. The result? Barely profitable lemon production — or in some cases, no profit at all. Roberts argues that California growers face higher regulatory costs…
Elaine Culotti Pushes for Middle-Ground Leadership and Stronger Support for Small Farmers
…80,000 farms in California under 200 acres and questioned why so many struggle to remain profitable. Rising input costs, packaging expenses, and regulations are squeezing producers, while farmgate prices often…
California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express on the Pressures Facing Trucking and Agriculture
…The financial burden of equipment goes beyond the initial purchase price. A new truck can cost around $200,000, with additional maintenance expenses for tires, alignments, and increasingly complex emissions systems….
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
…45-truck fleet in Kings County, detailed the mounting pressures squeezing freight companies from every direction. New truck prices have climbed close to $200,000 per unit, with 2027 models expected to…
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
…the state. Fuel remains one of the largest burdens. California diesel prices run significantly higher than neighboring states, and with refinery closures looming, uncertainty around supply and future pricing adds…
California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring
…a holistic view, accounting for environmental costs abroad — such as lithium mining in West Africa — and broader ecosystem impacts like insect population loss and habitat disruption from wind…
Maximizing Nitrogen Efficiency in Permanent Crops
…growers improve nitrogen efficiency throughout the season while reducing losses. Rogers emphasized that nitrogen is one of the easiest nutrients to lose, especially through leaching and volatilization. Because of that,…
Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce
…“If drones and helicopters couldn’t stop them, how is a guy on horseback supposed to?” he asked. The impact goes far beyond livestock losses. Ranchers are now pulling cattle out…