…California Policy Center, we explored solutions that could transform the state’s approach to water, energy, and environmental stewardship — while supporting farmers, cities, and rural communities. Investing in Water Infrastructure…
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
…food without good land,” she emphasized. Moreda-Arend also raised concerns about the long-term consequences. Once a dairy shuts down, it rarely returns. The generational knowledge, infrastructure, and passion required to…
Michigan’s Rise: Mining, Farming & Autos (1855–1908)
From 1855 to 1900, the state of Michigan experienced a remarkable period of growth and transformation. Natural resource discoveries, infrastructure development, and industrial innovation reshaped the state’s economy and positioned…
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
…farm broadcasters and agricultural publications serve as a direct line between policymakers and producers. They provide context, clarity, and accountability on topics such as: Water regulations and infrastructure Environmental compliance…
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…Ring explained, is regulatory instability. Oil producers and refiners are hesitant to invest in long-term infrastructure if policy shifts every election cycle. Without consistent leadership and predictable rules, companies won’t…
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
…growth — proof that conservation has already delivered major gains. The next phase, he said, must focus on infrastructure expansion and water abundance, not permanent scarcity. Papagni and McGill emphasized that…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…reduce flood risk while allowing reservoirs to retain more water upstream. He pointed to recent flooding threats in communities like Corcoran as proof that current infrastructure is inadequate and outdated….
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…replaced tree cover. Duarte also shared optimism about renewed federal attention on water infrastructure, including momentum behind raising Shasta Dam and improving forest management to reduce wildfire risk and protect…
California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
…infrastructure, India could soon become the largest export destination for California walnuts. Other markets are also stabilizing. Germany remains the top export customer, Turkey has returned after a slower year,…
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…infrastructure or expand storage. Aiello points out that California remains dangerously vulnerable. A major earthquake in the Delta could cripple the state’s water delivery system almost overnight. Agriculture’s Untold Climate…
Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy
…policy was another major focus. Aiello argued that California’s water problems are largely man-made, pointing to failed storage projects, Delta mismanagement, and a refusal to acknowledge infrastructure realities. He warned…
Zone-Based Nutrition Helps Tree Crop Growers Fine-Tune Fertility Programs
…block. “We have the ability to treat those blocks differently,” Rogers said, pointing out that this approach works well with existing drip irrigation infrastructure in many orchards. One of the…
How Minneapolis Mills Produced Nearly All of the Nation’s Flour
…remains. Remarkably, all three companies—or their corporate descendants—are still major flour producers today, more than a century after their dominance peaked. Minnesota’s rise as America’s flour capital illustrates how infrastructure,…
Potter Valley Fight Escalates as Rich Brazil Warns California’s Water Future Is on the Line
…have repeatedly proposed compromise solutions — including fish ladders and infrastructure upgrades — that would allow fish recovery while preserving water reliability for people. Those options, he said, were rejected…