California’s water

California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad

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

…Agriculture Papagni noted that federal attention on water storage projects could bring long-awaited progress, and Broad agreed, calling agriculture a matter of national security. “We can’t outsource our ag production—you…

California raisin

California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Energy, Grapes, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water

…in global dried fruit production, is undergoing dramatic changes. In a recent conversation hosted by Nick Papagni, three longtime leaders shared their perspectives on the state of the sector: Kalem…

Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward

DanAgNet News Hour, Economy, Grapes, Interview, Podcasts, Special Reports, Specialty Crops

…gave a sweeping history lesson, recalling how raisins were once California’s pride crop, producing more than 400,000 tons a year. But today, production has slipped under 200,000 tons annually, dropping…

Kevin Kester

Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation

DanAgri-Business, Cattle, Drought, Economy, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…a complete solution, such support helps counterbalance state-level political challenges. He also praised Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, noting her personal ties to cattle production and FFA leadership. Rollins, whose daughters…

water

Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future

DanAgri-Business, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Pistachios, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…basic for a career California politician. “We just need California politicians to get behind solving problems instead of fighting against President Trump,” he said. Expanding Pistachio Production Across the Southwest…

John Duarte

John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados

DanAgri-Business, Avocado, Economy, Environment, Grapes, Interview, Irrigation, Nursery crops, Pistachios, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…luck to you and thank you for doing what you do.” Proven Results in Almonds and Pistachios Farmers listening in had one pressing question—what kind of production gains can they…

Prop 50 Threatens Rural

Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Education, Event, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports

…an Uneven Playing Field American farmers face strict environmental and labor standards. While these rules reflect important values, they also raise production costs. When foreign competitors operate under looser regulations,…

California farmers

California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Solar, Special Reports, Water

…to secure the water necessary to sustain their crops. Energy policies add to the strain. California’s restrictions on oil production have driven up fuel costs, impacting everything from machinery operation…

beef

Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food

DanAgri-Business, Avian Influenza (Bird Flu), Cattle, Economy, Hogs & Pork, Interview, Poultry, Special Reports

…from specific states, such as Nebraska or Colorado, requiring flexible sourcing strategies. Proposition 12: Pork Industry Adjusts Proposition 12, California’s animal welfare regulation for pork production, initially caused disruption. But…