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Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
…greater flexibility, while their unique ability to consolidate mixed loads continues to attract food service buyers nationwide. Packaging, Labor, and Food Safety Custom Produce invests heavily in packaging, ensuring that…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
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Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: Anna Genasci
…But challenges remain. Rising regulatory costs, water restrictions, labor issues, and international competition are straining local growers. Genasci pointed out that in Stanislaus County alone, one in eight jobs is tied…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…the driving force behind innovation. Farmers are looking for equipment that can handle multiple tasks at once, reduce labor costs, and increase precision. John Deere, along with Midland Tractor, is…
California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy
…Genasci pointed to overregulation. From water restrictions and burn bans to mounting labor costs and overtime rules, he says Sacramento continues to push policies that squeeze family farms. “You’ve got legislators…
Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
…center in the discussion. Growers are looking to drones, mechanical harvesters, and new precision technologies to offset rising labor costs. “Part of this whole labor discussion is we need to…
Role of Shorthorn Cattle in American Agricultural History
…Work Capability: Shorthorns were strong and dependable animals capable of pulling carts and plows, essential for farm labor before mechanization. Beef Supply: When the winter months approached, these cattle also…
Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights
…adapt to shifting pressures while keeping production moving forward. Labor Shortages Remain a Top Concern Farmers are once again voicing concerns about ongoing labor shortages and the difficulty of securing…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…wage mandates make manual labor unsustainable. Immigration Reform and Farm Labor Labor remains one of the most pressing issues in California agriculture. Isom expressed optimism that bipartisan immigration legislation may…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…on the Farm: Labor, Freight, and Pests Despite optimism, farmers face a long list of challenges. Labor shortages, freight disruptions, and California’s ongoing water crisis continue to weigh heavily on…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
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Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
…planned presence in California—including new legal representation—could uncover mismanagement of funds and bring accountability. Water, Labor, and Immigration Solutions Water policy remains a flashpoint for California agriculture. Collotti criticized the…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…for generations. While he acknowledges dietary trends will continue to rise and fall, his stance on milk’s benefits is unwavering. Labor Stability on the Farm Unlike some farmers facing labor…