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 Industry

Cherry Industry Faces Rising Costs, Market Pressure, and Earlier Harvest Window in 2026

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Cherries, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Podcasts, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…operations still rely heavily on workers for quality control, food safety, and logistics. Beyond labor, growers are also dealing with rising costs tied to compliance and regulation. Food safety requirements…

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

Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Cybersecurity, Drought, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Farm Bill, Funding, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

…to lead in global food production. Ross encouraged industry participation in initiatives like California Grown and engagement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to strengthen the agricultural ecosystem….

tulare

From Dairy to Leadership: Inside Tulare County Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Dairy & Livestock, Education, Event, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Water

…highlights something deeper: Tulare County’s role as a global food producer. America’s Dairy Powerhouse Tulare County isn’t just big—it’s essential. As the largest dairy-producing county in the United States, it…

California Agriculture

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

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Commodities, Conservation, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Event, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Infrastructure, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water, Weather

…acknowledged that regulation plays an essential role in ensuring one of the safest food supplies in the world, he stressed that overregulation is the real problem. He pointed to several…

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…