…regulatory climate only weakens both rural communities and the state’s energy reliability. Wildfire management, forest thinning, and predator issues such as wolves were also part of the conversation. Johansson said…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
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California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
…today and where it’s headed next. Nearly 99% of U.S. walnuts are grown in California, thanks to ideal climate and geography. The most recent harvest delivered the second-largest crop on…
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…infrastructure or expand storage. Aiello points out that California remains dangerously vulnerable. A major earthquake in the Delta could cripple the state’s water delivery system almost overnight. Agriculture’s Untold Climate…
Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
…holds unmatched advantages in climate, soils, and expertise — but only if policymakers embrace common sense. “Farmers are the best environmentalists,” he said. “We just need the freedom to do…
Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation
…to freshwater, varied soils, and climate conditions that support a wide range of crops and livestock operations. America’s Leading Producer of Tart Cherries Michigan holds the number one ranking in…
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
…and stay competitive, even as regulatory pressure increases. As the series concluded, Roberti struck an optimistic tone. California, he said, still has unmatched climate, soil, and production capacity. What’s missing…
Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce
…habitat loss, which in turn pushes predators closer to livestock and communities. “This isn’t climate change,” he said. “This is fuel buildup and bad decisions.” Despite the challenges, Roberti stressed…
How the Wealthy Apple Put Minnesota on the Orchard Map
…common belief: the state’s short growing season and harsh climate made apple production impractical, if not impossible. Early settlers and horticulturists struggled to find fruit varieties that could withstand Minnesota’s…
Colorado’s Agricultural Turning Point
…that when the first settlers arrived, the region offered far fewer advantages for agriculture. Difficult terrain, limited water availability, and a harsh climate made farming a challenge. In fact, many…
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…Core Problem: Politics, Not Production According to Mason, California’s biggest challenge is not its farmers, climate, or productivity—it’s political imbalance. Despite having one of the largest and most diverse agricultural…
Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched
…yet the impact lands hard on the people producing the food. One of the most striking points Mason made was about the unique advantage California has, a Mediterranean climate found…
Minnesota’s Wheat Breakthrough
…Nebraska and Kansas failed in the northern climate. The region’s colder temperatures, shorter growing season, and unique soil conditions required experimentation and adaptability from farmers striving to establish sustainable crops….
Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
…the best example of American agriculture, given its climate and resources, yet farmers and ranchers are “fighting to survive.” Citing the Potter Valley case, Rollins said the situation should alarm…