…California Policy Center, we explored solutions that could transform the state’s approach to water, energy, and environmental stewardship — while supporting farmers, cities, and rural communities. Investing in Water Infrastructure…
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
…experience includes serving on the Oroville City Council and six years as president of the California Farm Bureau, where he advocated for farmers in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. With current…
Carbon Robotics Brings Laser Weeding and Autonomous Tractors to Center Stage
…growers are seeing up to 80 percent savings on weed control while improving crop health and market timing. The key, he emphasized, is ROI. Farmers want automation to pay for…
Almond Outlook, Propane Savings, and Ag Pride
…carbon sequestration, and moisture retention strategies—especially for Westside growers facing extreme water costs. With some farmers paying $1,000 to $1,500 per acre-foot in dry years, innovation is no longer optional….
Missouri’s Early Agricultural Roots: River Commerce and Opportunity
…the late 1700s and early 1800s, agriculture played a foundational role in Missouri’s development. Farmers in the region produced a surplus of crops that extended beyond local consumption. This surplus…
The Missouri River: The Longest River in America and Its Agricultural Legacy
…historically allowed farmers to move grain, livestock, and other commodities to broader markets. An Enduring Part of American Agriculture History While the Mississippi River often captures public attention, the Missouri…
Jamie Johansson Says 2026 Is a Turning Point for Northern California and Agriculture
…theme of the interview was predictability — something Johansson believes California has lost. Farmers face rising regulatory costs, soaring energy prices, and water uncertainty that make it nearly impossible to…
Michigan’s Rise: Mining, Farming & Autos (1855–1908)
…thriving agricultural sector. Michigan farmers produced grains, livestock, and specialty crops, helping establish the state as a significant contributor to American agriculture. Together, mining, logging, and agriculture created a diversified…
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
Screenshot California agriculture is at a pivotal moment. From water regulations and labor challenges to shifting political leadership in Sacramento, farmers and ranchers across the state are facing unprecedented uncertainty….
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…from Sierra watersheds, boosting water supply while reducing fire risk. Throughout the interview, Ring repeatedly emphasized collaboration over conflict. Farmers, urban water agencies, and policymakers must unite behind an “all-of-the-above”…
Luther Burbank and the Potato That Changed Agriculture
…and enhanced the diversity of plants available to both farmers and consumers. The Potato That Changed American Agriculture While Burbank worked across many plant species, he is best known for…
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
…only benefit agriculture and urban water users but could also help salmon migration by creating deeper, cooler channels that improve fish habitat. The conversation highlighted growing cooperation between Delta farmers,…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…perspective that resonates with farmers across the state. A Historic Pistachio Year—and Demand Still Growing The U.S. pistachio industry closed out its largest crop on record, finishing just over 1.5…
How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming
…1850, producing corn was an intensely labor-driven process. Farmers relied largely on hand tools and animal power, with few mechanical aids to speed the work. During this period, it is…