…removal of productive farmland from use. With California already importing significant food, he questioned how reducing domestic production strengthens food security. “Food security is national security,” he said, urging policymakers…
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
…than competitors, yet receive no premium in the marketplace. He estimates state regulations now consume close to 20% of a farm’s operating budget. Water, SGMA & Food Security Water policy…
More Than a Million Strong: How FFA Is Shaping America’s Future
…direction. Agriculture Is Everywhere One of the most powerful reminders from the interview is that agriculture touches every aspect of daily life. “It’s not just the food on your table,”…
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
…oil and gas restrictions have worsened supply chain costs and energy prices. “If we don’t fix our foundation, nothing else works,” she said. Insurance, Litigation, and Business Climate Culotti also…
Kern Oil: Rickey Bird on California’s Energy, Community, and the Human Cost
…grapes to produce, rise with fuel prices, affecting both farmers and consumers. Bird highlights the interconnectedness: “Overregulation and mismanagement don’t just hurt oil—they touch agriculture, shipping, and every sector that…
Elaine Culotti Pushes for Middle-Ground Leadership and Stronger Support for Small Farmers
…80,000 farms in California under 200 acres and questioned why so many struggle to remain profitable. Rising input costs, packaging expenses, and regulations are squeezing producers, while farmgate prices often…
Elaine Culotti Enters Governor’s Race, Calls for Major Reset in California Policy
…is running with No Party Preference, arguing that California’s biggest challenges won’t be solved by partisan politics. With the state facing a massive budget deficit, high gas prices, struggling infrastructure,…
Missouri’s Deep Agricultural Roots: From French Settlers to Today
…From crops to livestock, Missouri agriculture continues to be a cornerstone of both the state and national food system. A Symbol of Enduring Agriculture From French settlers in the 18th…
Kern Oil Documentary Highlights Human Cost of California Energy Policy
…oil is with agriculture. From fuel for tractors and irrigation pumps to freight transportation and fertilizer production, energy costs impact every step of the food supply chain. As Papagni noted,…
From Cattle Drives to Cold Storage: How Kansas City Became a Meatpacking Powerhouse
…grew, and agricultural production became increasingly integrated into national distribution networks. This transformation fundamentally altered how food was raised, processed, and transported across the United States. Railroads Reshape the Agricultural…
California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express on the Pressures Facing Trucking and Agriculture
…Express remains committed to safety, efficiency, and educating the public about the vital work that keeps food, goods, and families moving across the state. California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express…
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
…45-truck fleet in Kings County, detailed the mounting pressures squeezing freight companies from every direction. New truck prices have climbed close to $200,000 per unit, with 2027 models expected to…
Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026
…expense for almond growers, alongside irrigation and crop protection. As almond prices remain under pressure, growers cannot afford uncertainty around such a critical input. A Nationwide Network Supporting the Central…
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
…oversight could help preserve the remaining farms. The recent passing of Representative Doug LaMalfa, a champion for Point Reyes agriculture, adds further uncertainty. Quality Food Depends on Healthy Farms Sustainable…