california

Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System

DanAgri-Business, Climate Change, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…the initiative seems likely to pass based on polling, the measure poses real risks to California’s agricultural sector — and could intensify long-standing water restrictions that already strain rural economies….

Nanette Simonian

Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Education, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…the younger generation about responsible land management, crop rotation, and compliance with regulations like SGMA. She stressed that the future of California agriculture will require a blend of conventional, organic,…

almond

Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand

DanAgri-Business, Almonds, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water

…conventional almond markets, Toor notes that organic almonds could see competition from Spain and Italy. Years of low returns have forced many California organic growers to cut fertility programs, creating…

California

California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour

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…to support domestic producers through fair pricing and seasonal sourcing campaigns. “If you can charge a premium for local or organic, you can do the same for California-grown,” he said….

Van Groningen

Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming

DanAgri-Business, Corn, Economy, Education, Field & Row Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Melons, Nursery crops, Special Reports

…come with high costs.” He pointed to the California Air Resources Board and other agencies that impose additional restrictions on farmers, creating uneven competition with other states. “We’re held to…

Alexandra Duarte

Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Education, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…America is safe to eat, and a parent shouldn’t feel pressured to buy less produce because they think only organic is safe. American-grown food is the best thing we can…

California raisin

California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Energy, Grapes, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water

…Buyers are increasingly looking for specialized products, such as organic raisins or those grown under regenerative agricultural practices. These designations are highly attractive to retailers, particularly in overseas markets, and…

John Duarte

John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados

DanAgri-Business, Avocado, Economy, Environment, Grapes, Interview, Irrigation, Nursery crops, Pistachios, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…water mismanagement, pointing out that despite political claims, restrictions have neither saved fish populations nor secured long-term agricultural productivity. Instead, water policy has created “a man-made dust bowl” that threatens…