…Kent transformed how feeders approached livestock growth and management. Kent’s Lasting Legacy Today, Kent Feeds remains a symbol of quality livestock nutrition, rooted in Gage A. Kent’s early vision. His…
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
…extreme heat until late August or early September, providing optimal conditions for the Central Valley’s diverse crops. Weather and Its Impact on Pest Management Cooler weather has practical benefits for…
Mando Perez of Semios Named CAPCA Member of the Year
…His passion for pest management and irrigation technology has since grown into a career marked by innovation and leadership. At Semios, Perez helps deliver cutting-edge tools in pest management, irrigation…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…work for agriculture, the environment, and 40 million people.” Broad mentioned the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) as one of the major pressures farmers face. “Early estimates said we could…
Corey Broad of Avid Water on California’s Fixable Water Crisis
…trickles down to farm communities, threatening jobs, small towns, and local economies. Still, Broad remains optimistic. He pointed to potential federal investment, improved groundwater recharge in districts like Fresno, and…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…are not strictly partisan. Issues such as water, forestry management, safety, and regulatory reform, she argued, are bipartisan needs that impact all residents. She highlighted rural water projects, including the…
Alexandra Duarte Pledges to Fight for California Farmers in State Senate Run
…water shortage, but a “Sacramento problem” created by policy failures. She called for dredging rivers and canals, building reservoirs, and increasing groundwater recharge to end manmade scarcity. “We live next…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…Around nine or ten processors remain active, and a core group of growers continues to produce raisins, though the environment has been reshaped by global markets, COVID-era disruptions, and international…
Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward
…aggressive marketing to new generations of consumers, positioning raisins as a healthy, convenient snack. As McCormick put it, “It has to be sustainable — not just environmentally, but economically.” The…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…Future Farmers of America (FFA). A former regional FFA officer himself, Kester credits the organization with developing leadership skills and instilling responsibility in young people. His children were also active…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…$1.50 and $2.00 per pound, with some reaching $2.20 to $2.30. At those levels, pistachio growers are profitable, especially if they own their land outright. Even $1.50 can be sustainable…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…eliminated the risk of mortality associated with bare-root transplants, particularly when working with peach-almond hybrids that did not go dormant as reliably as standard peach rootstock. Orchard Lifespan and Management…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…is on issues with direct impact: labor, trade, and the Farm Bill. California’s dependence on seasonal and immigrant labor makes workforce policy a constant priority. Trade agreements influence everything from…
Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
…Flat and Sites Reservoir, streamlining reviews by the Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation, and re-examining outdated Endangered Species Act interpretations. “Our farmers are contributing to national security…