…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…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…Alternative solutions like hydrogen engines and expanded hydroelectric power could offer more reliable options for agriculture transport in the future. Educating the Next Generation Beyond policy and production, Kreps emphasized…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…well. We house them, feed them, cool them—we do everything we can to keep them healthy. Milk isn’t just milk. It’s cheese, ice cream, pizza—things people enjoy every day.” Bakker…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…Sacramento and Washington, decisions will continue to be made without a full understanding of their impact on food production. Innovation and the Next Generation Despite the challenges, Nicol remains optimistic…
Stay Ahead of the Threat: Protecting Pistachios from Insect Pressure
…edge in the fight against crop damage. Whether you’re a grower, PCA, or just passionate about pistachio production, this episode offers timely, practical advice to help safeguard yields and manage…
California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
…that keeping cows cool and stress-free is just as critical as feed quality. While 2024 has brought fair milk and feed prices, Anker notes the dairy business demands resilience—farmers must…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…milk production toward maintaining their body systems. Even with this year’s favorable temperatures, summer remains a challenging season for maintaining high production levels. Cow Productivity and “All-Star” Producers A cow’s…
Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
…environment, California risks losing production permanently. The conversation also tackled labor and workforce challenges, particularly immigration reform. Kreps underscored the need for a legal, stable labor supply, arguing that lawmakers…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
…fit—whether in production agriculture, law, agribusiness, or environmental science.” Embracing Technology and Sustainable Practices Looking ahead, FFA members are preparing for a future shaped by precision agriculture, drones, and integrated…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…a time when home gardens were common, fostering connection to food production. Today, a generational detachment makes building public support for agriculture harder. “Until things change, a lot of people…
Discover the Edge: Managing Tree Fruit Harvest in the Heat
…ripening, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways. Learn how blocking ethylene production can be a game-changer during stressful growing conditions and why, even with smaller fruit sizes in some…
Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than Ever
…is more than just a trend—it’s a proven way to reduce illness, improve weight gain, and maximize future productivity. “We know that early growth directly correlates to future milk yield…
California Freight Industry Crisis: Trucking Leader Speaks Out on Rising Costs and Regulations
…almond, and citrus production. “You can grow the best peaches and plums, but if you can’t get them to market, what’s the point?” Wood said. Arizona: A Brief Respite from…
Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper Revolution
…and Farmer Uncertainty Faced with an uncertain future, McCormick made the bold decision to delay mass production for eight years. Even after production began, many of the machines he sold…