mcclintock

California Crossroads: McClintock on Water, Policy & Ag

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Funding, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…McClintock contrasts the California of the 1960s—where middle-class families could easily purchase homes—with today’s market, where median home prices exceed $900,000. He attributes this to regulatory constraints that limit housing…

Fordyce

USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Cattle, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Environment, Funding, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, USDA, Water

…cattle industry presents a mixed picture. Herd sizes have declined due to drought, yet strong prices are creating profitability. The catch? High prices discourage herd rebuilding, as producers often choose…

Richard Fordyce

USDA’s Richard Fordyce Highlights Farm Bill Gains, Tax Relief, and Support for California Agriculture

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…addition, updates to safety net programs like ARC and PLC include increased reference prices and expanded base acres, both critical factors in determining federal support payments. These updates aim to…

California agriculture

California Agriculture Faces Policy Pressure, Weather Challenges, and Critical Election Year

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Energy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

…and alfalfa. At the same time, input costs—particularly fertilizer—continue to rise, putting additional strain on farm operations. “Fertilizer prices are through the roof right now,” McGill said, underscoring one of…

California Ag Policy

California Ag at a Crossroads: Policy, Pressure, and Opportunity

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Biotechnology, Climate Change, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Greenhouse Gas, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Solar, Special Reports, Tariffs, Technology, Trade, Water

…the need for regulatory reform, something she says is long overdue. Affordability is the driving issue, impacting everything from housing to food prices. For agriculture, that means balancing environmental goals…

California Governor Race

California Governor Race and Trade Policy Highlight Challenges and Opportunities for Agriculture

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…seen domestically. Lindberg noted that egg prices have dropped significantly over the past year, highlighting broader efforts to stabilize food markets while maintaining profitability for producers. Together, the discussions underscored…

Independent

Independent Voice for California: Culotti’s Plan

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Funding, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…become California’s top priority under her leadership. The Cost-of-Living Crisis Culotti also addresses the everyday realities facing Californians: Rising gas prices Increasing taxes and fees Crumbling infrastructure Expensive housing and…

California Cherry

California Cherries 2026: Bigger Crop, Earlier Season, New Challenges

DanAgri-Business, Cherries, Drought, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…supply shortages and drove prices higher across retail shelves. Cherries remain one of the last truly seasonal items in the produce department, making supply swings even more impactful. Looking ahead…

California Agriculture

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State

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…just 20%—far below expectations Commodity Prices: Some signs of recovery, but still unpredictable Weather Concerns: A warm spring could signal a dangerously hot summer After several difficult post-COVID years, Jacobsen…

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Event, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…linked California’s high gas prices and poor infrastructure to policy failures. He proposed several major changes: Expanding California oil and gas production Increasing use of natural gas for electricity Cutting…