…$10–20 per day compared to California’s $16 per hour wages, combined with stricter U.S. regulations. Boyer emphasized that despite higher costs, U.S. agriculture provides the world’s safest and most affordable…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…shifting policies, soaring costs, and technological pressures are pushing many farmers to the brink. California farmers, already burdened by water shortages, must also contend with labor shortages, rising fertilizer prices,…
California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
…Global Agriculture Cameron addressed how California farmers face challenges from cheaper imports from countries like Mexico and Brazil. While international labor costs are lower, California farms provide higher wages, better…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50
…inputs together. While markets for organics are strong, the costs of production continue to rise, making new tools like TerraLux crucial for growers looking to stay competitive. Assemblyman David Tangipa…
Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
…of trouble.” According to John, only a few wineries are profitable today. Factors include high fuel and energy costs, labor expenses, and increasing regulations. Equipment prices have tripled over the…
Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson
…boosted packouts. While the overall crop was lighter, the quality and percentage of premium fruit were higher than recent years. Family Tree Farms is in the final quarter of its…
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
…example is the rise of robotic dairies, which reduce labor needs while creating higher-paying, technical jobs. Advocacy in a Challenging Political Climate California’s farmers face constant pressure from water regulations,…
California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: Marlena Paolilli
…550,000 acres of vineyards, industry leaders like Jeff Bitter of Allied Grape Growers believe acreage needs to shrink to about 500,000 to stabilize prices. “There’s just an overabundance of wine…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
…soft, with prices aligning closely to weakened milk futures. Hot weather continues to reduce cow productivity, while out-of-state inventories linger due to weaker export demand. Perhaps most alarming, Folio warned…
The Birth of the USDA and Land-Grant Universities
…standard for a new era of higher education that combined hands-on training with scientific research, helping American agriculture advance rapidly through the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Lasting Impact…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…we’re in a desert state. If you don’t capture the water, you’re not going to have it,” he explained. Along with water security, stable commodity prices and fewer trade restrictions…
California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy
…impact goes beyond farmers’ bottom lines. Genasci emphasized that overregulation drives up grocery store prices for families. “When we ban insecticides or cut labor hours, those costs show up at the checkout…
History of Land-Grant Universities in U.S. Agriculture
…legislation that reshaped higher education in the country. This act laid the foundation for what became known as land-grant universities—institutions that received federal land to fund their establishment and operations….
Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
…are providing critical support. Specialty crop growers beyond citrus have faced pressure from low prices and rising input costs, but Florida’s crop diversity—from tomatoes and sweet corn to blueberries and…