…dive into what’s really happening behind the scenes in soil health, fertilizer efficiency, and one of the most talked-about inputs in agriculture today: fulvic acid. What’s Really in Your Soil…
California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?
…to rely more heavily on groundwater—often at unsustainable prices. When commodity prices can’t keep up, the financial strain becomes overwhelming. And ultimately, those costs don’t stay on the farm—they reach…
California Cattle Industry Faces Predator and Policy Challenges; Katie Roberti Continues Conversation on Wolves and Ranching
…conversation also touched on broader industry conditions. While cattle prices remain strong, providing some optimism for producers, input costs and ongoing environmental challenges continue to create uncertainty. At the same…
California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out
…And while cattle prices have recently been strong, other parts of the operation—like hay and alfalfa—are under pressure due to rising input costs and lower-than-expected returns. Predators, Policy, and New…
Wine Industry at a Crossroads: Crisis, Comeback & What’s Next
…within the next two years. That could mean higher prices and tighter supply across the market. Innovation Is Reshaping the Future Despite the challenges, Karavidas remains optimistic. In his conversation…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…Row crop producers are battling tight margins as input costs continue to climb, often offsetting any gains in commodity prices. Meanwhile, specialty sectors like California’s wine industry are facing serious…
Colonial Fur Trade and Wheat Demand Shaped Early American Farming
…wheat production, turning the area into one of the most important grain-producing regions in colonial America. Wheat Prices Double by 1770 The surge in European demand had a clear economic…
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…California show: Faster maturation in some varieties Higher plant weights Increased sugar content Rather than replicating tequila or mezcal production, the Woolf family is focused on creating something uniquely Californian—leveraging…
The Homestead Act: How Free Land Transformed North American Agriculture
…of their land holdings at very low prices to prospective farmers. These companies also launched aggressive marketing campaigns overseas. Railroad advertisements appeared across Europe, promoting North America as a place…
Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
…risen dramatically. Decades ago, California was considered one of the most affordable and business-friendly places to dairy. Today, increasing regulations, water challenges, and higher operating costs have made it one…
A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour
…has grown significantly, Papulias says operating a food business in California has become increasingly difficult. He pointed to several challenges affecting producers today: Rising ingredient costs, including black pepper prices…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…says the challenges facing growers in 2026 are particularly intense. Farmers must deal with fluctuating commodity prices, pests, weather volatility, labor costs, and regulatory pressures—all while investing millions of dollars…
Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
…conditions improve later in the season. Michael noted that water supply uncertainty is only one piece of the puzzle. Farmers must also navigate fluctuating commodity prices, unpredictable weather, labor costs,…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
…Hilton also criticized Governor Gavin Newsom over gas prices and refinery closures, arguing that Sacramento’s policies — not just global events — are driving California’s consistently higher fuel costs. For…