…challenges facing agriculture. “Our family farms are worth fighting for,” she said, emphasizing that agriculture remains foundational to California’s economy and food security. Looking Ahead Romero acknowledged that meaningful reform…
Gloria Romero Highlights Education and Agriculture in Part 2 of AgNet News Hour Interview
…emphasis on supporting food production through practical policies involving water, housing, education and regulation. Throughout the interview, she argued that maintaining a strong agricultural economy requires long-term investment in rural…
Gloria Romero Outlines Agriculture Priorities for California’s Future
…She argued that state leaders should focus on policies that allow farming operations to remain competitive while continuing to produce food for California and the nation. Another topic during the…
California Winegrape Growers Fight for Fairness Amid Industry Challenges
…the state’s agricultural crown jewels, producing approximately 80 percent of all American wine while ranking fourth in the world behind only Italy, France, and Spain. Yet despite its global reputation,…
California Almond Outlook Brightens as Global Demand Stays Strong
…while covering at least part of their accumulated interest.” Global Markets Continue Driving California Almonds International demand remains the backbone of California’s almond industry. Toor traveled to India specifically to…
Sunny Toor Sees Strong Demand as California Almond Harvest Nears
California’s almond industry is entering the 2026 harvest with optimism as strong global demand, stable prices, and a slightly smaller crop position growers for another successful marketing year. On today’s…
University of California Studies Find Gray Wolves Increasing Stress on California Cattle
…University of California studies showing that gray wolves are relying heavily on cattle as a food source while also contributing to elevated stress levels in livestock herds. The findings add…
Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets, Screwworm, Wolves, and California’s Agricultural Future
…also discussed the recent New World screwworm detections in Texas and New Mexico, emphasizing that the parasite is not a food safety concern for consumers. Instead, the pest affects livestock…
Kevin Kester Discusses Beef Markets, Land Use and California Policy in Part 2
…to food production. Looking toward California’s 2026 election, Kester said leadership decisions can have lasting impacts on ranchers and agricultural businesses through regulations, permitting, taxation, and overall economic policy. While…
California Agriculture Coalition Calls for Changes to Senate Bill 54
…food processors and other agricultural businesses. The coalition expressed concern that these added costs may ultimately be passed along throughout the food supply chain, increasing expenses for both producers and…
Kevin Kester Discusses Cattle Industry Challenges, Screwworm Response and Beef Processing Support
…continued threat posed by New World screwworm. Kester emphasized that while the parasite presents a significant challenge for livestock producers, it is not a food safety issue for consumers. He…
How Early American Farmers Built a Thriving Agricultural Economy
…farmers supplied food for the growing population while also creating valuable export opportunities that generated much-needed income for the new country. As the nation’s population expanded and new land was…
Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State to Celebrate the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry
…to eat healthy foods, Goudreau wants them to experience agriculture in an enjoyable way that builds appreciation for fresh food and the people who grow it. She also praised farm…
Whole Vine Festival Celebrates the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry
…defining industries while helping consumers better understand where their food comes from. Goudreau said the event also serves as a reminder that the Valley is home to one of the…