…to many as the “Fresno Undercover Billionaire” and “The Lipstick Farmer.” From her Fallbrook farm to national television, Culotti has emerged as a bold voice for California agriculture and a…
Elaine Culotti, the “Lipstick Farmer,” Warns Farmers on Prop 50 and California’s Mismanagement
The October 10 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a fiery interview with Elaine Culotti, known to many as the “Lipstick Farmer” and star of Undercover Billionaire. Hosts Nick…
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50
…it happen.” He reflected on how agriculture once defined every civilization. “For millennia, everyone was a farmer,” he said. “Today, farmers give others the freedom to be doctors and lawyers….
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…crop, and the environment,” he said. “The technology already exists; our job is to put it to work for the farmer. If the farmer isn’t successful, Avid won’t be successful….
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…Defending Agriculture in Sacramento As a lifelong farmer, Duarte said she is prepared to represent agriculture in the state capital, even among lawmakers who may not understand the Central Valley’s…
Alexandra Duarte Pledges to Fight for California Farmers in State Senate Run
The October 3 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a passionate interview with Alexandra Duarte, a farmer, mother of four, and candidate for California’s Fourth State Senate District. Hosts…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…show beef cattle, has traveled widely to meet with farmers and ranchers. According to Kester, she “gets it” because she not only understands policy but also appreciates the realities of…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…heavy rain left crops sitting in trailers too long, entire loads were ruined. Despite these setbacks, Kreps emphasized that overall crop quality remains high and farmers are largely pleased with…
Iowa Farmer Unearths Rare Treasure from the 1850s
A Remarkable Discovery in Iowa Agriculture In March 2017, history surfaced in an Iowa farm field when farmer Robert Ellis made an extraordinary discovery. While plowing near the Missouri River,…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…farmers and telling their stories, Douglas hopes to strengthen public trust in agriculture. The Farm Economy in Crisis Economic pressure weighs heavily on California farmers. Input costs have soared, while…
California Farm Bureau’s Shannon Douglas Tackles Prop 50, Farm Bill, and the Future of Farming
…California’s multi-generation farmers as reasons for hope. She also encouraged more farmers to get involved in Farm Bureau, which represents 26,000 members across 54 counties, and to attend the Annual…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
…halt. Woods agreed, comparing truckers to farmers. “Why would a farmer use more water than he needs?” he asked. “These guys are the best in the world. And the truckers…
California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges
…the potential paths forward through federal support, innovation, and farmer-led solutions. California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges Water, Oil, and the Strain on California Farmers The conversation began…
E.T. York: Advancing American Agriculture Through Education and Leadership
…agricultural research, education, and practical application. He served as a university administrator and later as an Agricultural Extension Administrator, building programs that helped farmers access critical resources and research-based solutions….