…State, from water and labor to policy reform and the future of farming. Kreps, a longtime advocate for California farmers, stressed that agriculture is at a critical juncture. He pointed…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
Inspiring the Next Generation of Farmers and Leaders President Lily Vaughn, Vice President Noah Stanisai, Secretary Ryan Taylor, Treasurer Daren Deftereos, reporter Tessa Camacho, Sentinel Sophia Camou The California FFA…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…Lack of transparent metering data left small growers vulnerable. Angell calls this situation a “travesty” and a threat to rural communities and family farming traditions. Efficiency in Almond Farming Angell…
Freight, Labor, and Water: Roger Isom Unpacks the Big Challenges
…the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. From labor policy to freight and water infrastructure, Isom doesn’t hold back in explaining what’s holding California agriculture back and what might just…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry As a representative on the Almond Board of California, Rigg is closely connected to industry policy, marketing strategies, and grower concerns. His company…
California’s Half-Billion Dollar Rodent Crisis: A Looming Threat to Tree Nut Growers
…County Farm Bureau. As Ryan explains, the rodent explosion, from rats and squirrels to ground squirrels and gophers, has escalated due to several compounding factors: two years of unusually wet…
Spotlight on California FFA: Empowering the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
…Farmers of America (FFA). Joined by the entire California State FFA Officer team, the Ag Meter and Josh McGill dive into how this organization is equipping over 108,000 students across…
Robert McCormick and the Birth of American Agricultural Innovation
McCormick’s reaper meant that families could farm more land. USDA NRCS Texas, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Robert McCormick was a successful farmer in Virginia who owned a substantial 532-acre…
Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than Ever
…Soderstrom, Dairy Young Animal Solution Specialist at Purina Animal Nutrition, building a healthy digestive system in early life can yield lifelong benefits for calves. “Even on the best-managed farms, baby…
California Almonds at the Crossroads: Tariffs, Trade, and Hope for a Better Harvest
…and the shelf life advantage of California-grown almonds. With freight and labor issues less problematic than in past years, Darren believes the almond industry is positioned to adapt, provided policy…
Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper Revolution
The Reluctant Start of a Farming Innovation In 1834, inventor Cyrus McCormick took out a patent for a horse-drawn reaper. After several improvements to the design, he established a harvester…
Innovation and Ingenuity in the Desert: Yuma, Arizona’s Role in Feeding America
…essential winter farming partner for California. Known as the winter leafy greens capital of the U.S., Yuma produces 90% of the nation’s leafy greens between November and April, and today’s…
Trucking in Crisis: Mark Wood Sounds the Alarm on California Freight
…for policy makers to truly understand how their decisions impact the people who keep America’s food system moving. This powerful conversation highlights the strain on California’s freight operators, the ripple…
California Dairy in the Spotlight: Generations of Dedication and a Future of Uncertainty
…to bring kids out to the farm, champion FFA, and foster ag literacy. Their message: support your local farmers, drink more milk, and never underestimate the power and necessity of…