…vision for restoring California’s agricultural dominance, reducing regulations, expanding water access, lowering fuel prices, and rebuilding what he repeatedly called the “California Dream.” The passionate conversation touched on everything from…
California Pear Growers Fight Imports While Delivering Premium Fruit
…are optimistic about overall quality heading into harvest. Like many sectors of California agriculture, pear growers continue struggling with rising labor costs, fuel prices, water expenses, freight, fertilizer, and increasing…
California at a Crossroads: Edward Ring Sounds the Alarm on Water, Energy & the Future of Farming
…its own. He noted that California now imports a substantial portion of its refined gasoline from overseas refineries, increasing supply chain costs and contributing to higher fuel prices at the…
Edward Ring Says California Faces Critical Crossroads on Energy, Water, and Agriculture
…we simply deregulated and allowed private industry to compete, they could offer products at affordable prices,” he said. The conversation repeatedly returned to agriculture and the importance of preserving farming,…
Edward Ring Warns California Energy Policies Are Driving Up Gas Prices and Hurting Agriculture
…paying some of the highest fuel prices in the nation despite the state sitting on enormous oil reserves and possessing some of the strictest environmental regulations in the world. “We…
Point Reyes Ranchers Fight for Survival as California Agriculture Faces Growing Crisis
…food system,” she said. The dairy industry itself remains volatile. Moreda Arend explained that organic milk supplies are currently tight, while feed prices continue rising due to tariffs, droughts, farm…
Dena Maldonado Talks Farming, Crime, and California’s Future in Congressional Run
…Livermore region are frustrated by fertilizer prices, freight costs, water concerns, and excessive red tape. “We need our farms so much,” Maldonado said during the interview, stressing the importance of…
California Politics, Early Harvests, and Water Concerns Continue Dominating Agriculture Conversation
…growing conditions continue affecting orchards throughout California. At the same time, the conversation returned repeatedly to broader concerns surrounding California agriculture, including water availability, fuel prices, labor costs, and the…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads-Roger Isom Warns of Water, Regulation, and Economic Crisis
…under soaring fuel prices, water restrictions, labor costs, and regulations that far exceed those in competing states and countries. He warned that many growers — both large and small —…
California Agriculture Faces Early Harvests, Water Pressure, and Growing Regulatory Concerns
…explained that abandoned acreage tied to low commodity prices and SGMA-related fallowing has created expanding pest populations that are damaging orchards, irrigation systems, and surrounding infrastructure. “The problem still exists,”…
California Farmers Face Mounting Pressure from Water, Fuel Costs, and Peach Industry Collapse
…concerns surrounding California agriculture heading deeper into 2026. Isom pointed directly to fuel prices, water policy, and regulatory burdens as some of the most damaging issues impacting growers. “We are…
Historic Iowa Farmland Auction Draws Crowds and Millions
…available, especially parcels held within the same family for generations. Strong Local Demand: Farmers are willing to brave extreme conditions and pay premium prices to secure land close to home….
California Governor Debate Leaves Agriculture Behind as Water, Taxes, and Policy Battles Intensify
…labor, freight costs, or fertilizer prices. “Not one question on farming, ag, water, fertilizer, labor, freight, nothing,” Papagni said, expressing frustration over the lack of focus on issues directly impacting…
California Policy, Meat Industry Concerns, and Governor Race Take Center Stage for Agriculture
…especially pronounced. High fuel prices, regulatory burdens, and labor costs continue to strain operations, making it increasingly difficult to remain competitive. “Everything that agriculture runs on is diesel,” the discussion…