…with crop varieties, soil amendments, and fertilizer reflected his scientific curiosity. As a founding member of the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture, Franklin brought both credibility and vision to the…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…state’s agricultural capacity will have long-term consequences: higher food prices, lower quality, and greater dependence on imports. “If we keep thinking like this,” he said, “California won’t be able to…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…shifting policies, soaring costs, and technological pressures are pushing many farmers to the brink. California farmers, already burdened by water shortages, must also contend with labor shortages, rising fertilizer prices,…
California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
…farmers, including low commodity prices, rising costs, abandoned farmland, and pest challenges such as rodents destroying orchards and drip systems. He encouraged small and young farmers to take advantage of…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50
…and the launch of their innovative new fertilizer product, Benvireo TerraLux. Gina explained how this nitrogen fertilizer is created by capturing and converting dairy waste into a clean, safe, plant-available…
Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
…of trouble.” According to John, only a few wineries are profitable today. Factors include high fuel and energy costs, labor expenses, and increasing regulations. Equipment prices have tripled over the…
California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: Marlena Paolilli
…550,000 acres of vineyards, industry leaders like Jeff Bitter of Allied Grape Growers believe acreage needs to shrink to about 500,000 to stabilize prices. “There’s just an overabundance of wine…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
…soft, with prices aligning closely to weakened milk futures. Hot weather continues to reduce cow productivity, while out-of-state inventories linger due to weaker export demand. Perhaps most alarming, Folio warned…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…they send someone our way,” he said. Facing the Future Despite the dealership’s commitment, Stan is candid about the uncertainty California farmers face. Rising input costs—fuel, chemicals, fertilizer, and equipment—paired…
California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy
…impact goes beyond farmers’ bottom lines. Genasci emphasized that overregulation drives up grocery store prices for families. “When we ban insecticides or cut labor hours, those costs show up at the checkout…
Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
…are providing critical support. Specialty crop growers beyond citrus have faced pressure from low prices and rising input costs, but Florida’s crop diversity—from tomatoes and sweet corn to blueberries and…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…and sustainability benchmarking, helping growers prove their environmental stewardship to buyers. Economic and Political Pressures on Farmers While technology advances, farmers continue to struggle with low commodity prices and global…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…margins razor-thin, leaving producers struggling to survive. He noted that even lawmakers are beginning to feel pressure as everyday Californians face skyrocketing utility bills, gas prices, and housing costs. What…
California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
…that keeping cows cool and stress-free is just as critical as feed quality. While 2024 has brought fair milk and feed prices, Anker notes the dairy business demands resilience—farmers must…