…California is Butte County farmer Jamie Johansson, a first-generation grower and former president of the California Farm Bureau, now running for District Three Assembly. Johansson farms olives and citrus and…
Almond Outlook, Propane Savings, and Ag Pride
…production in Kern County helped stabilize the statewide total. Current projections now place the crop closer to the mid–2.6 to 2.7 billion pound range. Looking ahead, Malanca said chill hours…
Jamie Johansson Says 2026 Is a Turning Point for Northern California and Agriculture
…could be a defining year for agriculture, energy, and water policy in the Golden State. Johansson farms olives and citrus in Butte County and has spent years advocating for growers…
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
…in Tulare, Duarte invited members of the agricultural community to meet her in person: Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Duarte Nursery booth World Ag Expo – Tulare, California The invitation reflects…
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…to import refined gasoline instead of processing California crude, Ring warned that fuel prices are likely to remain high, and regions like Kern County could suffer economically. He emphasized that…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…wrapped up their two-part interview with John Duarte, President of Duarte Nursery. Broadcasting during day two of the World Ag Expo in Tulare, the show focused squarely on California’s water…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…World Ag Expo, often called the Super Bowl of farm shows. With rain in the forecast and growers preparing to head to Tulare, the show blended excitement, innovation, and serious…
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…Northern California. When filming finally began, his crew arrived during an active wolf hazing operation—ranchers, county officials, California Department of Fish and Wildlife vehicles, USDA drones, and cattle all moving…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
…renew their space for World Ag Expo 2027 as early as Wednesday during this year’s event. A Major Economic Driver for Tulare County World Ag Expo delivers a substantial economic…
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
…show — it’s a major economic driver for the Central Valley. Lausten said the event generates more than $60 million in economic impact for Tulare County, while relying on the…
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
…to county boards of supervisors. Roberti encouraged farmers and ranchers to tell their story directly. He shared an example where public understanding shifted dramatically once officials explained the realities of…
Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce
…of mountain grazing areas entirely, making it impossible to sustain operations that have relied on that land for generations. That decision ripples outward — reducing county revenue, increasing wildfire risk…
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
Dayna Ghirardelli Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau Agriculture in Sonoma County is thriving, but not without challenges. Dayna Ghirardelli, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau,…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…laid out why farming in Sonoma County has become a daily fight — and why giving up is not an option. Ghirardelli opened by acknowledging the beauty of Sonoma County,…