…with policy direction impacting everything from water access to input costs and overall farm viability. At the same time, growers are facing increasing financial strain. Rising fertilizer prices are a…
Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture
…while laying out a bold vision for the future of agriculture, energy, and economic policy in the state. Frustration with Current Leadership Hilton did not hold back when addressing what…
Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”
…He argued that farmers, ranchers, and growers are the true experts and should play a central role in shaping agricultural policy. Currently, he believes their voices are excluded from decision-making…
California Governor Debate Highlights Sharp Divide on Energy, Water, and Farm Regulations
…the future of agriculture, energy, and water policy. With farmers and ag leaders in attendance, the debate made one thing clear, there is little agreement on how to fix rising…
Butler Manufacturing: From Water Tanks to Steel Buildings
…into one of the most influential manufacturing companies in American agricultural history. The Butler brothers combined ingenuity with practical farming needs, initially focusing their efforts on improving essential farm equipment….
California Ag Leaders Push for Policy Change and Representation at Governor Debate
…and regulatory challenges facing the state. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobson and California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass both emphasized the importance of agriculture being front and center…
Pistachio Market Outlook Brightens as Global Tensions Shift Supply Dynamics
…On the policy front, Kreps stressed the importance of engagement between farmers and policymakers. He recently participated in discussions with state leaders to help bridge the gap between legislative decisions…
National Western Stock Show: A Legacy of American Agriculture
…and influential agricultural events in the United States. From its earliest days, the show has served as a central gathering point for ranchers, farmers, and livestock producers, showcasing the strength…
From San Francisco to the Farm with Jacie and Zac
In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we sit down with Jacie Johnston and Zac Green of Johnston Farms and WN Citrus, a fourth-generation family operation nestled at the…
California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview
…for solutions. His message is simple: if policymakers don’t understand farming, someone has to show up and explain it. That disconnect is at the heart of many of California’s issues….
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…as Vice President of Farmland Protection and Strategic Priorities at American Farmland Trust, where her mission is clear—protect farmland and ensure farmers can continue farming for generations to come. In…
Farmland Protection and Farm Transition Take Focus in AgNet News Hour Interview
Today’s AgNet News Hour featured a forward-looking conversation with fifth-generation farmer Jenny Lester Moffitt, now serving as Vice President of Farmland Protection and Strategic Priorities at American Farmland Trust, highlighting…
California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?
…toward solving the crisis. Farmers Are Adapting—But They Can’t Do It Alone Despite enormous pressure, farmers continue to innovate. From drip irrigation systems to groundwater recharge efforts, they are finding…
California Water Challenges Take Center Stage as Experts Call for Urgent Action
…the water reliability and then they take away your groundwater—that’s when you’re stuck,” she explained. Beyond policy, Cederquist stressed the resilience and adaptability of farmers, noting that many operations are…