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Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
…local control, infrastructure reform, and bipartisan leadership. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview, Culotti made it clear she is running as No Party Preference in California’s jungle primary system, where the…
Elaine Culotti Pushes for Middle-Ground Leadership and Stronger Support for Small Farmers
…particularly when it comes to infrastructure, small farms, property rights, and regulatory reform. Culotti, running with No Party Preference, emphasized that California voters are tired of partisan extremes. She argued…
Elaine Culotti Enters Governor’s Race, Calls for Major Reset in California Policy
…discussion that touched on everything from water and infrastructure to immigration and state spending, Culotti made it clear she believes California needs a complete reset. Culotti, a farmer and entrepreneur,…
Kern Oil Documentary Highlights Human Cost of California Energy Policy
…As the conversation made clear, energy isn’t just about fuel at the pump — it’s about jobs, infrastructure, agriculture, and community stability. Kern Oil premieres this week at the historic…
From Cattle Drives to Cold Storage: How Kansas City Became a Meatpacking Powerhouse
…significant economic transitions in its history. What had long been a primarily rural, farm-based economy evolved into a powerful industrial agricultural system. Rapid industrialization reshaped the region. Infrastructure expanded, cities…
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
…and tear on already expensive equipment. The takeaway from the conversation was clear: trucking is not optional infrastructure. It is the backbone of agriculture and the broader economy. Without freight,…
Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026
…they are infrastructure. Without strong colonies during bloom, nothing else in the production system can compensate. Why You Should Listen to the Full Interview The full Ag Meter interview dives…
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
…emissions regulations, equipment mandates, licensing issues, and deteriorating road infrastructure. While growers often talk about water, labor, and regulation, Woods emphasized that none of it matters if product can’t move….
California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring
…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…