…also compounds these issues. “California produces over 50 percent of the nation’s food,” Anderson states. Yet water scarcity and reduced acreage due to irrigation challenges are limiting growers’ abilities to…
Western Mountain Snowpack Experiencing Accelerated Melting
…May, raises concerns about water availability. Snowpack serves as a natural reservoir, gradually releasing water throughout the warmer months to sustain rivers and reservoirs. However, premature melting could disrupt this…
How Westside Water Allocations Are Leaving Farmers Dry
California’s Westside farmers are once again caught in a cycle of uncertainty as water allocations remain unpredictable—despite full reservoirs and years of strong snowfall. According to AgNet West’s Nick Papagni,…
Significant Agricultural Shift by Increasingly Growing Agave
…the primary ingredient in tequila and mezcal, is gaining popularity among farmers looking for alternatives to water-intensive crops like almonds. This transition is largely motivated by California’s persistent water management…
Latest Projections for California 2024-2025 Valencia Orange Crop Released
…nationwide. The findings indicate shifts in California’s citrus production dynamics, influenced by factors such as weather conditions, water availability, and agricultural practices. As growers adapt to these changes, the industry…
Steve Hilton Discusses Fixing California Water Issue
Talking with Steve Hilton, who’s running for governor of the state of California. I asked Steve, how do we fix the water issue in California so farmers get water and…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…Great. What about our water? You know, Trumpy Trump said, hey, we need to do two things. We want voter ID, and we want to turn the water back on….
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
…availability and quality of irrigation. Those in districts with historically decent water allocations are finding some crops, like almonds, rebounding quite well. This resurgence is partly due to increased demand…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
…state’s water crisis. He argues that without substantial infrastructure investments, including expanded surface water storage and improved water conveyance systems, agricultural producers will struggle to sustain their operations. A crucial…
Candidate Hilton: Changes that Could Be Made in California Agriculture
…CARB the air resources board the pesticide control board the state water resources agency CalGEM (Geologic Energy Management Division) that regulates oil drilling and so on. I think that people…
California Ag Markets Experiencing Mixed Recovery After Tariff Disruption
…patterns, water availability, and trade policies all play a role in influencing agricultural success. As conditions shift, stakeholders across the industry continue to assess the evolving landscape to determine long-term…
Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
…the world, and they’re ripping out farms and replacing them with solar panels.” Fixing Water, Labor, and Energy Costs Hilton highlighted several crises plaguing farmers: unreliable water allocations, broken labor…
American Agriculture History Minute: Vision for Rural Electrification
…benefits included enabling running water in homes and powering refrigerators for food preservation, though Roosevelt emphasized the importance of making this power affordable. Mark concludes by noting that Roosevelt won…
Land Rich, Cash Poor: A Deep Dive Into California’s Farming Crisis
…land struggles to keep pace. The reasons? Rising costs of seed, feed, fertilizer, energy, and water. Stagnant or volatile crop prices. Taxes and tightening regulations. A lack of new markets…