…Sweet wines and approachable blends can serve as entry points for new drinkers. John recommends starting with wines that match the preferences of the consumer: “We pull all the sweet…
California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations
…protection. Genasci emphasizes that farmers prefer to cultivate their land when water is available and that policy decisions should balance immediate solutions with long-term sustainability. Water Infrastructure and Environmental Management…
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
…labor laws, and environmental requirements. Genasci points to the 40-hour overtime law as an example of well-intentioned policy with unintended consequences—farm workers now often take home less pay due to…
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
…market in Salinas, particularly for hearts, cartons, and processing. While the same varieties may not be used across regions, Syngenta designs solutions specific to environmental conditions. “Warm season, cool season,…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
…counter what they described as California’s regulatory “twilight zone.” The EPA has moved to block the state from imposing trucking rules on out-of-state carriers, while the USDA has announced efficiency…
California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback
…hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill broke down the latest developments impacting farmers, truckers, and communities across the state. EPA Pushes Back on California Trucking Regulations The Environmental Protection Agency…
Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: Anna Genasci
…agriculture,” she explained. With technology playing a larger role in dairies, orchards, and row crops, Genasci believes that modern farming offers a place for every interest—from robotics to environmental science….
California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy
…“If we’re not at the table in Sacramento and D.C., someone else is. Whether it’s environmental groups or labor groups, they’re telling their story. We need to tell ours.” He…
Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
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Kern County’s Agriculture Advocate: Rachel Nettleton
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Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…leader in crop protection and seed technology. Nicol emphasizes that the company’s strength lies in its pipeline of innovative products, from herbicides and insecticides to fungicides and seed treatments. “Syngenta…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
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California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…about agriculture’s capacity for innovation. He highlighted Syngenta’s work in developing cutting-edge crop protection and seed technologies that help farmers increase yields while reducing environmental impact. He also called on…
Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
…failed to invest in storage and infrastructure, even in wet years, leaving growers vulnerable to drought and restrictive environmental flows. Without a balanced approach that serves farms, communities, and the…
