David Tangipa

Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…advocacy. He noted the decline in California’s cotton industry as an example of legislative impact on agriculture: “In 2006, there were over 200 cotton ginners in the state…we are down…

Jake Barcellos

Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises

DanAgri-Business, Almonds, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Exports/Imports, Industry, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Pistachios, Regulation, Solar, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water

…Stability Jake Barcellos At A-Bar Ag, diversification is key. The farm produces multiple tree and row crops including: Almonds and pistachios Pomegranates and olives (for oil) Pima cotton, processing tomatoes,…

Ted Torosian

Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story

DanAgri-Business, Commodities, Economy, Exports/Imports, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Tariffs, Trade

…products reach destinations across the U.S. and Canada in top condition. From split-box services to value-added packaging, the company tailors shipments for food service clients who need smaller quantities and…

Sonny Toor

California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy

DanAgri-Business, Almonds, Economy, Exports/Imports, Industry, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Walnuts, Water

…crucial. Toor commended the U.S. government’s tariff negotiations—especially with Japan, China, Vietnam, and South Korea—but noted Europe could present challenges. “There’s talk of counter tariffs from the EU in December….

Homegrown Organic

Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future

DanAgri-Business, Berries, Commodities, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Organic, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…that come with tariffs: “If tariffs are used reasonably, they can be an effective negotiation tool. But when they’re too extreme, they threaten commerce.” He emphasized the importance of trust