…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…the West Side, where growers are grappling with both environmental restrictions and outdated infrastructure.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…
Rich Kreps Sounds Alarm on California’s Water Storage Failures
…AgNetWest, Kreps criticized decades of unfulfilled promises and failed infrastructure projects meant to bolster water storage. “It’s awful,” Kreps said. “We keep paying for water storage—like we did back in…
Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side Farmers Just a Myth?
…reminder that, while the fight for water equity is long-standing, the need for reinvestment in infrastructure and fair policy remains as urgent as ever. You can hear Stuart Woolfe’s full…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…California farmers face — even after three wet winters — and criticized the state’s mismanagement of water infrastructure and distribution. “We’ve had great winters, yet allocations are still just 55%….
California Freight Crisis Pushing Trucking to the Brink
…keep a driver in the seat — you’re likely operating at a loss.” Foglio warns that without intervention, California’s freight infrastructure could suffer long-term damage. It’s not just about trucking…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…Needs to Change According to Folio, stabilizing California’s freight and agriculture sectors requires serious reform: Lower fuel prices Insurance reform Road and infrastructure improvements Regulatory relief from environmental burdens If…
Western Tree Nut Association Backs Expansion of Agricultural Chipping to Curb Emissions
…smaller farms often struggle to access proper disposal services. The expansion of chipping infrastructure ensures they’re not left behind in California’s transition toward greener agricultural practices. In addition to its…
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
…invest in water infrastructure or to make sure that there was enough water for the environment and for farming.” Environmental Policy: Unintended Consequences Woolf criticized the state’s water management strategies,…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…for decades. And we’ve largely lost. We can’t convince the state to invest in infrastructure or balance environmental needs with food production.” Even with historic snowfall, Woolf says, the state…
United States Experiencing Significant Vegetable Import Increase
…trends, including advancements in cold-chain infrastructure and competitive international sourcing. This shift may have implications for domestic growers and processors, encouraging innovation in value-added vegetable products. Looking ahead, continued growth…