…doesn’t protect its water infrastructure. “We’re all environmentalists,” Jones said. “Farmers are the first environmentalists. If they weren’t, they wouldn’t survive. Good policy allows us to protect the environment and…
Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour
…family tradition with Brian Van Groningen of Van Groningen & Sons in Manteca. The fourth-generation farmer talked about his family’s 100-year legacy growing watermelons, cantaloupes, honeydews, sweet corn, and pumpkins…
Karen Ross Talks Water, Regulation, and Prop 50 Silence on AgNet News Hour
…projects in California history. However, she also admitted that years of environmental reviews and permitting have slowed progress. “We know flooding is going to be more prevalent,” she said. “So,…
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50
…report that mapped the same burn scar seen today. The report concluded that flood basins and dams were critical for future protection — the very reason the Santa Ynez Reservoir…
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
…as a PCA Starting as a PCA can be overwhelming, Perez admitted. Over time, experience has built resilience, perseverance, and wisdom, helping him navigate the complex demands of crop protection,…
The Iconic Case Eagle Logo: A Symbol of History and Innovation
The Story Behind Case’s Iconic Eagle Logo Logos are more than just graphics—they are enduring symbols of a company’s identity. From the Leaping Deer of John Deere to the Checkerboard…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…fuel and equipment wear.” This method not only saves money but also helps reduce environmental impact by limiting runoff and ensuring nutrients go exactly where they’re needed. Groundwater and Water…
Purina’s Checkerboard Logo: An Agricultural Icon
…logos in agriculture, the checkerboard reflects the enduring vision of William Danforth. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4,…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…pushed back on the notion that farming is at odds with environmentalism. She argued that farmers are the state’s best environmentalists, caring for the land, crops, and orchards as if…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…A Different Playing Field While California growers face strict labor, environmental, and food safety regulations, conditions in Turkey are very different. Cardoza described a system where most of Turkey’s 46,000…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…represented by a myriad of coastal hard-left legislators,” Duarte said. “Our communities are uniquely vulnerable if Prop 50 passes.” Farmers as Environmental Stewards Nick Papagni observed that many urban politicians…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…could reshape land use, water rights, and environmental oversight in agriculture. Douglas describes it as “devastating” for family farmers, with unintended consequences that could ripple through rural economies. CFBF has…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
…owner of Wildwood Express Trucking, and Jose Nunez, the company’s safety coordinator. Their perspective highlighted the growing divide between federal trucking policy and California’s aggressive environmental mandates. Diesel Exhaust Fluid…
Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
…firsthand how innovative and resourceful farmers are—especially in their ability to maximize limited water supplies. “Some of the greatest environmentalists are our farmers,” Rios said. “They do so much more…
