…a businessman and longtime supporter of agriculture, lays out his vision to revitalize California by reducing regulation, restoring water infrastructure, and protecting farmland from being converted into subsidized solar developments….
America’s First Turnpike Sparked Rural Expansion in 1794
…this road—made of broken stone and gravel—marked a major turning point in transportation infrastructure. A Road That Opened the West The turnpike was privately built, and although primitive by modern…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
…production costs continue to climb and market volatility challenges grower profitability. The funding is aimed at helping producers stay afloat and reinvest in vital on-farm infrastructure, labor, and crop quality…
Ethanol Production Nears Full Capacity in U.S.
…significant leap that signals continued investment in infrastructure and strong policy support for biofuels. Despite this growth, the ethanol sector has generally maintained an average utilization rate of 90%, suggesting…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…of Oakland, a critical hub for agricultural trade. Delegates engaged in conversations around logistics, export processes, and how infrastructure can support more efficient trade partnerships. At the Almond Board of…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…Phoenix, Tucson, and Las Vegas.” A Call for Innovation in Water Infrastructure Rather than fighting over the existing water supply, Leimgruber believes California must think big. “Why can’t we be…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-30-25
…water infrastructure and restoring full allocations to the people who feed the nation? Josh and Nick question whether the supposed environmental benefits of solar are as clear-cut as presented. From…
California Farmland at Risk from Solar Bill
…availability. Many blame government mismanagement, citing that none of the $7.5 billion from 2014’s Proposition 1—intended for water storage—has been spent on actual infrastructure. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins weighed…
California Farming at a Crossroads
…a region widely opposed to it — and one that relies heavily on uninterrupted farmland and water infrastructure. “This is probably the one area in the state that’s against the…
Foreign Land Ownership Sparks Concern Among California Farmers
…sees as both an economic and national security risk. “In my farming region alone, we have a naval air base, 50 miles of international border with Mexico, and sensitive infrastructure…
Ryan Jacobsen: Defending California Agriculture
…fight for water access and infrastructure reform. “There are significant stressors in the Delta beyond water exports,” he said. “I believe we can find a win-win for the environment and…
California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes Back
…farmers doing their thing and they need water,” Papagni stressed. “Solar panels are fantastic and save money, but not on beautiful ag soil.” The push to keep solar infrastructure off…
“Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks National Debate with Key Farm Provisions
…and enable reinvestment in farm infrastructure and operations. Crucially, the bill includes updates to key federal farm programs such as the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program. These adjustments aim to…
California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action
…the West Side, where growers are grappling with both environmental restrictions and outdated infrastructure. California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action A Crisis That Demands Action…