…continue unchecked. Her stance is firm—audits must happen, and leadership must be held responsible. A Call for Real Change Throughout the interview, Culotti returns to one core message: California needs…
From Southeast Asia to U.S. Groves: The Journey of Citrus
…Southern Europe. The Mediterranean climate proved ideal for growing these fruits, allowing citrus to take root in countries like Italy and Spain. Citrus Arrives in the Americas The global journey…
Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture
…slow due to cost and environmental complexity. Compounding the issue is climate change. Snowpack—once California’s most reliable and affordable water storage—is becoming less dependable due to rising temperatures and shifting…
California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Discusses Future of Farming, Water, and Regulation Challenges
…include profitability, not just environmental goals. “You cannot have climate resiliency or environmental resiliency if you don’t have economic resiliency,” she said. Looking ahead, Ross said the future of California…
California Farming at a Crossroads: Shannon Douglass on Policy, Pressure, and the Path Forward
…Shannon Douglass’ message is clear: California agriculture is at a critical juncture, facing mounting pressures but also new opportunities for change. With informed leadership, thoughtful policy, and increased public engagement,…
California Ag Faces Rising Costs and Political Crossroads as Governor Race Heats Up
…rocket science,” Bianco said. “You identify what’s broken and you fix it.” Hilton echoed that sentiment, calling for a major shift in direction. “We need a complete change… they’ve made…
Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture
…farmers and agribusinesses to operate. “Wherever you look, they’ve made the cost and hassle of doing business… just impossible,” Hilton stated. Building a Strong Team for Change Hilton emphasized that…
Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”
…Donald Trump or leaders from opposing parties. He criticized the current political climate of partisan conflict, arguing that it undermines progress. His goal, he said, is to serve as governor…
California Ag Leaders Push for Policy Change and Representation at Governor Debate
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Seeds of Survival: How Irrigation Shaped Early Colorado Agriculture
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Soil Secrets Growers Can’t Afford to Ignore: Why This Ag Meter Interview Matters
…changes under the beneficial substance model bill, growers are starting to see different terminology and claims on product labels. But here’s the catch: the science and testing standards haven’t fully…
Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort
…the cultivation of corn. These communities possessed valuable knowledge about the land, climate, and growing conditions—knowledge that had sustained them for generations. The U.S. government saw an opportunity to build…
Colorado Irrigation: How Greeley Transformed Western Agriculture
…that made traditional farming extremely difficult. Rainfall alone could not sustain crops, forcing settlers to rethink how agriculture could succeed in such an arid climate. Irrigation: The Key to Survival…
From Failed Crops to the Wheat State: Early Kansas Agriculture
…in other parts of the country, they might also succeed in the new farmland of Kansas. But the prairie environment proved far more challenging than many expected. A Harsh Climate…