…protection. Genasci emphasizes that farmers prefer to cultivate their land when water is available and that policy decisions should balance immediate solutions with long-term sustainability. Water Infrastructure and Environmental Management…
Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson
…almond and pistachio acreage in coming years. “It all comes down to water,” he said, stressing the need for long-term infrastructure to capture and store more of the state’s rainfall….
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…Water: The Defining Issue for California Agriculture Water access continues to dominate conversations. Isom sits on the San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint, which seeks infrastructure funding for storage, conveyance, and…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…and Farming Policy Water storage and infrastructure remain at the heart of California agriculture’s future. Kreps stressed the need for new dams and recharge projects to ensure sustainable farming across…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…water storage infrastructure, including dams, to capture rainwater that now flows to the ocean unused. Educating the Public About Dairy One of Bakker’s passions is correcting misconceptions about dairy farming….
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
…has been directly impacted by the Palisades Fires, warned that the state’s lack of financial transparency, infrastructure failures, and policy neglect are threatening the livelihoods of farmers and rural communities…
Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
…failed to invest in storage and infrastructure, even in wet years, leaving growers vulnerable to drought and restrictive environmental flows. Without a balanced approach that serves farms, communities, and the…
Freight, Labor, and Water: Roger Isom Unpacks the Big Challenges
…the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. From labor policy to freight and water infrastructure, Isom doesn’t hold back in explaining what’s holding California agriculture back and what might just…
California’s Half-Billion Dollar Rodent Crisis: A Looming Threat to Tree Nut Growers
…systems, gnawing on tree bark, and wreaking havoc on infrastructure across almond and pistachio orchards. And with regulatory restrictions on traditional rodenticides in California, farmers are left scrambling for alternatives,…
California Freight Industry Crisis: Trucking Leader Speaks Out on Rising Costs and Regulations
…buy electric trucks that aren’t ready for real freight,” he explained. Electric trucks are heavier, less efficient, and lack the infrastructure to support long-haul routes. And diesel isn’t getting any…
Innovation and Ingenuity in the Desert: Yuma, Arizona’s Role in Feeding America
…unique water strategy. Despite receiving just three inches of rain annually, Yuma’s farmers have built a remarkably efficient irrigation infrastructure that includes pre-irrigation, laser-leveled fields, and furrow flood techniques. Their…
Trucking in Crisis: Mark Wood Sounds the Alarm on California Freight
…like water and labor, is an essential part of agriculture’s supply chain, without it, the entire system crumbles. From electric truck mandates to infrastructure decay, Wood paints a bleak picture…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
Major Federal Investment Targets San Diego’s Marine Freight Infrastructure The Port of San Diego has been awarded a $5.55 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration….
John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California
…infrastructure, and the state’s political future. Duarte, known for his outspoken advocacy for farmers, didn’t hold back as he outlined both the challenges and the solutions he believes can revitalize…