…raised here in Bakersfield, California. And we all eat food and we all wear clothes, so at the end of the day, we’re all part of agriculture,” she said. Leading…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…land like no other.” Feeding the World As global populations grow and food demand increases, Nicol underscores the reality: there is not an infinite food supply. While affluent shoppers in…
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 Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…the Central Valley and the Southwest. He criticized state restrictions and the push to convert prime farmland into solar fields, warning that such policies undermine food security and waste some…
Custom Produce’s Growth Story: Ted Torosian
…offer a variety of high-quality fruits and vegetables in one stop for food service buyers. “We started from scratch, knocking on doors, selling fruit,” Torosian said. “Now we’re one of…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…like FFA as vital for educating the next generation about where food really comes from. “Every kid needs to understand that milk comes from a cow, not the store,” he…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…Sacramento and Washington, decisions will continue to be made without a full understanding of their impact on food production. Innovation and the Next Generation Despite the challenges, Nicol remains optimistic…
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…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
…producers, utilizes rail for efficient distribution, and delivers fresh, local produce to those in need. “Get the best food to the most needy for the best price,” Collotti emphasized, calling…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…number of dairies has declined, those remaining are highly skilled operations. However, milk prices—according to Case’s personal observation—have not kept pace with inflation, making profitability more challenging. Case’s farm is…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…other industries pool resources for lobbying, farmers often remain independent and hesitant to invest in advocacy, despite their sector’s critical role in the economy and food supply. Increasing regulatory burdens…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…Uncertainty Last year’s almond marketing season delivered the highest grower prices in a decade by early May 2024, thanks to strong demand and a crop that came in 100 million…
How Pioneers Hunted and Preserved Food After 1776
…possible, could they store meat for extended periods. Women and the First Food Preservation Efforts While the men hunted, women played a vital role in food innovation and preservation. One…
Spotlight on California FFA: Empowering the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
…to be involved in ag. Josh and Nick also discuss the broader importance of ag literacy. Many Californians still don’t know where their food comes from, and that’s why FFA…