…California is Butte County farmer Jamie Johansson, a first-generation grower and former president of the California Farm Bureau, now running for District Three Assembly. Johansson farms olives and citrus and…
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
…to ignore it. Moreda-Arend first joined the program months ago when environmental groups filed lawsuits aimed at removing multi-generational farms from land leased through Point Reyes National Seashore. Now, the…
Jamie Johansson Says 2026 Is a Turning Point for Northern California and Agriculture
…could be a defining year for agriculture, energy, and water policy in the Golden State. Johansson farms olives and citrus in Butte County and has spent years advocating for growers…
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
…flow capacity, Ring explained, forces reservoir operators to release more water for flood control rather than storing it for farms and cities. According to Ring, restoring the Delta’s channel depth…
California Walnuts Gain Momentum as Robert Verloop Sees a Turning Point for Growers
…water availability remain major concerns, particularly for smaller family farms averaging around 60 acres. Many growers, he said, rely on off-farm income to stay afloat. Looking ahead to 2026, Verloop…
Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy
…aggressive fire suppression created overgrown forests — setting the stage for today’s catastrophic wildfires. Those fires, he noted, destroy habitat, forcing wildlife downhill and closer to farms and towns. Water…
California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti
…to protecting livestock from predators like wolves and bears, Roberti emphasizes the resilience and ingenuity required to sustain the state’s cattle operations. “Without large farms and large cattle companies, our…
Harry Ferguson and the Tractor Innovation That Changed Farming
…farms to large-scale agricultural operations, this design remains essential to modern farming. Ferguson’s legacy continues to shape global agriculture, proving that one well-designed innovation can transform an entire industry and…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…the conversation was Measure J, a ballot initiative backed by animal-rights groups that aimed to ban so-called “factory farms” in the county. Ghirardelli explained that the measure deliberately misused the…
Potter Valley Water Crisis: A Community Fighting for Survival
Rich Brazil A Town on the Edge Potter Valley, a small Mendocino County town, is facing a water crisis that threatens farms, homes, and local businesses. Rich Brazil, a 38-year…
Potter Valley Fight Escalates as Rich Brazil Warns California’s Water Future Is on the Line
…that the region’s farms, ranches, homes, and businesses exist because of a century-old water diversion system connecting the Eel River to the Russian River watershed. That small diversion — roughly…
Colorado Agriculture: Mining, Railroads, and Early Farms
…encouraged population growth but also enabled farmers to ship products to distant markets, expanding the reach and profitability of Colorado farms. A Legacy of Resilience The early settlers’ ability to…
California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
…can remain productive for decades, meaning these farms represent long-term investment and deep roots in rural communities. But now, he says, the industry’s short and carefully managed marketing window is…
Colorado’s Agricultural Turning Point
…These regions quickly became agricultural strongholds, offering opportunities that attracted families eager to build productive farms and stable communities. Colorado, however, did not share the same early appeal. Historians note…