…infrastructure, government spending, and what he believes must change if California hopes to remain competitive. The nearly 25-minute interview provides listeners with an in-depth look at Hilton’s priorities while giving…
Steve Hilton Outlines Agriculture Priorities in California Governor’s Race
…producers. The conversation also focused on the broader economic environment facing California farms. Hilton pointed to high energy prices, transportation infrastructure and the state’s regulatory climate as issues he believes…
California Raisin Industry Faces Crossroads as Veteran Leader Calls for Change
…continues to evolve. Barserian, former president of the Raisin Bargaining Association (RBA), said California’s raisin industry has changed dramatically over the past quarter century. He noted that raisin grape acreage…
Gloria Romero Outlines Vision for California Agriculture, Water, and the Golden State’s Future
…a crossroads, and why she says restoring common-sense leadership is essential to protecting the state’s agricultural economy and rural communities. Why Gloria Romero Changed Political Parties Romero began by explaining…
Kevin Kester Discusses Beef Markets, Land Use and California Policy in Part 2
…California’s business climate, wolf management, and the outlook for the state’s cattle industry. Kester began by addressing a common misconception surrounding beef imports. While some producers are concerned about imported…
George Washington Carver Helped Transform Southern Agriculture
…on Southern agriculture than George Washington Carver, whose groundbreaking work in the early 1900s helped revive struggling farms and changed the course of agricultural history. During an American Agriculture History…
Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State to Celebrate the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry
…the entire San Joaquin Valley,” Goudreau explained. “Agriculture is our number one industry, and grapes perfectly represent our region.” The festival is also designed to change the narrative surrounding the…
California Walnuts Eye Strong 2026 After Global Success
…supermarkets. To change that, the California Walnut Commission has launched a Chef-in-Residence program that develops innovative recipes showcasing walnuts far beyond salads and desserts. The goal is simple: inspire chefs…
David Tangipa Warns of New California Taxes, Government Overreach, and Threats to Agriculture
…Tangipa encouraged Californians not to remain on the sidelines, saying voters who want change must become actively involved. Media Trust and Alternative News Sources Papagni noted that many Californians increasingly…
David Tangipa Says California Agriculture Needs Practical Leadership and Regulatory Reform
…News Hour, Tangipa discussed the challenges facing farmers, proposed new taxes, wildfire preparedness, and why he believes California must change course to remain competitive. Tangipa said California agriculture continues to…
From Chilled Plows to Tractors: The Legacy of Oliver Farm Equipment
Woman driving an Oliver tractor, taken between 1935 and 1942 Source Library of Congress James Oliver’s Innovation Changed American Farming The history of agricultural mechanization in the United States is…
Roger Isom Calls for Water Investment, Regulatory Reform, and Voter Engagement
…the interview, Isom stressed that California remains one of the world’s premier agricultural regions because of its climate, soils, and production expertise. He argued that maintaining a strong agricultural sector…
George Washington Carver: The Innovator Who Helped Transform Southern Agriculture
How One Scientist Changed Farming in the South As American agriculture expanded southward from the Carolinas into what are now Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi, farmers faced both opportunity and uncertainty….
Michael Kelly and the Forgotten Story of Barbed Wire
…invention that would eventually change agriculture forever. He developed one of the first versions of barbed wire fencing, creating a barrier designed to keep livestock where they belonged. Kelly’s design…