…costs Lower production costs Easier global export models California, meanwhile, pays: Higher wages Higher regulatory costs More expensive production inputs Karavidas’s solution: Rapid mechanization and automation over the next 3–5…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…tree nuts and cotton. Mild weather helped boost almond production to 2.5–3 billion pounds, and pistachios saw record-breaking harvests. Yet rising operating and input costs continue to outpace commodity prices,…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…development for water conveyance and storage. Rising PG&E rates threaten farm operations: Proposed 27% electricity hike California agricultural rates up to 3x higher than Texas Solar payback periods under NEM…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…From pork to dairy, U.S. producers continue proving they can do more with less. Better nutrition, management, and automation are driving higher output even as herd sizes decline. Looking Ahead…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…wages, she said, but the cost of living in California makes the economics difficult. These pressures contribute to the high prices families now see in grocery stores, especially for meat….
Land-Grant Universities: History & Native American Colleges
…of 1862. This legislation established a new model for public higher education, focused on practical instruction in agriculture, engineering, and the mechanical arts. Following the act, states across the nation…
Kansas State: America’s First Land-Grant University
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Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…says. “No outside inputs. We just buy the seed.” Improving organic matter is central to their farming model—closing loops and restoring soil function organically. Leading the Way in Sustainable Packaging…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…during heavy production years, all while acknowledging the ongoing strain of California’s consistently elevated fuel prices. Inside the World of Larry Jacobs: Early Organic Leadership The program shifts into a…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…The interview includes a candid discussion of how California’s farming environment differs dramatically from states like Illinois, where Jungmann grew up. California producers face: Significantly higher labor costs More intensive…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…Prices and Dairy Management Despite technological advances, farming remains subject to market realities. Giannelli points out that growers are price takers, meaning they have little control over commodity prices. “All…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
…on how supply aligned with global demand. Cotton Gin Innovation and Its Impact on Cotton Prices The invention of the cotton gin revolutionized cotton production across the South. With processing…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…spread, growers can reduce populations, improve crop quality, and lower chemical inputs—all without sacrificing protection. Installation by the Semios field team ensures the system works correctly from day one. For…